Annual Malcolm McLeod Memorial Field Trip Meeting to Shell Creek led by Dirk Walters and David Chipping. Meet at the SLO Vets Hall (801 Grand Ave) at 8:30 AM and Santa Margarita Park and Ride, on the south side of Hwy 58, just east of Hwy 101, at 9:00 AM. Our first stop will be at the Santa Margarita Park to use the bathrooms, there will be no other bathrooms available after that point. We will then drive east on Hwy 58, about 18.5 miles, and make a left hand turn on to Shell Creek Road. Park there and the group will meet somewhere near the windmill. We will walk along both sides of Shell Creek Road looking at wildflowers. We will also visit spots with shell fossils, that gives this area its name. We will meet as a group for lunch somewhere along Shell Creek Road. This will end the morning part of the trip. In the afternoon some people may wish to explore other spots in the area, while others may want to return to town. Consider the afternoon options when making travel arrangements. Bring water, lunch, dress in layers and don’t forget your Wildflowers of Highway 58 plant guide by Dr. Malcolm McLeod or plan to purchase one on the trip. For more information call Dirk Walters at 543-7051 or Mardi Niles at 489-9274.