Citizen Scientist: Cone Crop Survey Will Abell Trail, Arrowhead Ridge Register

Date and Time:
Thu, Jul 17, 2025; 8:00 AM (Pacific)

Organized By: San Bernardino Mtns Group

Location: Eagle Ridge Dr, Lake Arrowhead, CA 92352, USA

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Event Organizers:
Karla Kellems
   karlakellems@gmail.com
   (760) 405-4311

Be a Citizen Scientist and learn how to conduct Cone Crop Surveys. Explore the Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge on this 4 mile educational hike.

In California, the need for post-fire restoration grows with each passing wildfire season. As the available seed stock continues to burn and the scale of lands to be restored increases, collaborative work toward solutions has become more important than ever before. Addressing gaps in the reforestation pipeline is a critical part of this work.  One of those gaps is identifying potential Cone Crops, where pine cones can be selected, seeds extracted, and new seedlings growing in tree nurseries ready for reforestation.  This crucial gap can be filled by recreational hikers looking up at the trees and reporting through Survey123 when cones are present on trees.  This can be done on federal land, state land, conservation lands, and even private property(with permission). Learn how to:

• Identify Trees
• Identify Stands of trees with significant cones
• Use ArcGIS Survey123 to report significant cone crops 

It’s recommended that you read over “The California Cone Hunter’s Pocket Guide” found at this URL - https://d3f9k0n15ckvhe.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/4.29.24_final_CACH_Pocket-Guide_wCover.pdf

And, go to ArcGIS - Survey 123 found at this URL - https://survey123.arcgis.com/share/feb4ed7f25494acca5d3d60f603a00d7

 

Level: Moderate

Signup Instructions: All must register on-line

Bring: Hiking boots, long pants, trekking poles, binoculars, and a hiking backpack with your 10 ESSENTIALS: (navigation - maps/compass, sun/bug protection, insulation - extra clothing, illumination- headlamp or flashlight with extra batteries, first-aid supplies, emergency kit - whistle/lighter/multi-tool/repair kit, lots of snacks, at least 2 litters of water, shelter - large plastic bag, light weight tarp, or a space blanket).

Additional Directions: Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead RidgeGrass Valley Road & Eagle Ridge Drive(34.2497402, -117.2198862)

Cancellation Policy: Heavy rain cancels

Directions to Will Abell Memorial Trail at Arrowhead Ridge