Date: Wednesday, Aug 5, 2026
Time: 6:15 – 8:15 pm
Location: Yosemite West
Well, y’all keep surprising me with new monthly get-together destinations.
Our next monthly meeting (Wed. August 5) is going to be at my house to (hopefully) watch the evening primroses open in real time. If something happens – like the deer eat all the evening primroses – I’ll pick a different spot to meet up near here.
In order to line up the timing of the blossoms, we’re also going to push our meeting time back to 6:15 PM. This will also give people extra time to drive. Sunset will be 8:15 that evening, and the show starts around dusk.
If you don’t already know, here’s why evening primroses are so cool.
Also, since this is a private neighborhood rather than a public area, let me know ahead of time if you’re planning to come. I’ll send out my address and directions to just those people the day before the event.
(or email me at [email protected])
What to Bring (as always)
- Something to write with and on. I usually have some extra stuff if you forget, or just want to experiment, but a bit of printer paper and a pen or pencil is also just fine! The goal here is to slow down and observe the natural world around us, and put our insights and questions on paper. Although not necessary, having some options for color is also fun – whether that’s watercolor, colored pencils, pastels, or markers.
- Clothing layers. As usual in Yosemite, we’ll expect the temps to dip as the sun gets low in the sky, so come prepared with a few extra layers if you think you might want them.
- Mosquito Repellent? (optional) I’ll also try to have some share this time.
- Your Curiosity and Wonder. The last thing on the list, but the most important.