The Native Plant Restoration Team (NPRT) grew out of the Los Jilgueros Preserve Planning Committee, which was established in 1990, soon after Los Jilgueros was donated to FLC by the family of Pamela Van Der Linden.

Shogo Yamaguchi, a retired professor of botany used his wit and immense knowledge to guide the restoration of native flora on Los Jilgueros. As the leader of the NPRT team, he continued to work on this project with youthful enthusiasm into his nineties. The majestic sycamores, stately oaks, colorful redbuds, sage and other plants that grace the landscape and provide habitat serve as a lasting memorial to a remarkable man, and an inspiration to us all.

Today, NPRT meets weekly with the same amount of enthusiasm and fun as its beginnings. Join us on Wednesday mornings to get to know your local preserves and the plants and animals that call it home, while helping restore and enhance the experience for all.

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