Attendees will explore local chaparral habitats at the Trail Wanderings & Wonderings hike hosted by Knöppelåsen Sunday, Dec. 14. Anza Valley Outlook/Diane Sieker photo
Knöppelåsen invites the community to a special outdoor event, Trail Wanderings & Wonderings, Sunday, December 14 at 10:00 a.m.. This family-friendly gentle one-mile walk offers an opportunity to connect with nature while exploring one of the region’s hidden treasures: the old-growth chaparral at the base of Cahuilla Mountain.The easy, family-friendly journey will begin at the Old Ranger Station, located off Tripps Flats Rd. in Anza and loop around for one mile, ending up at the same location."Living in Anza, we are surrounded by native chaparral - a rugged, beautiful landscape that many may take for granted," said Knöppelåsen founder Annika Knöppel. "Often misunderstood or overlooked, old-growth chaparral ecosystems are not only stunning but vital to the health of our lo
