Around Town: Wildflowers welcome Edgewood walkers Around Town: Wildflowers welcome Edgewood walkers (April 13, 2005)

Wildflower walks at Edgewood Park, renowned for its lush wildflower carpets and rich biodiversity, take place every Saturday and Sunday through June 12, starting at 10 a.m. and ending around 1 p.m.

Walks start from the Old Stage Day Camp. In addition, on five Saturdays (April 16, 23 and 30, and May 7 and 14), walks also start from the Clarkia Trailhead for easier access to the grassland flowers.

The free walks vary according to what's in bloom, and cover less than three miles at a slow to medium pace, with frequent stops.

Walkers are encouraged to bring a snack, water, hat and sunscreen. Restrooms and water are available only at the Old Stage Day Camp. No reservations are needed.

A detailed schedule with starting points and assigned docents, fliers that can be downloaded, and a new trail map can be found at friendsofedgewood.org.

For more information, call 1-866-463-3439.
Talk on North Korean nuclear weapons

North Korea's nuclear weapons program is the topic of a lecture to be hosted by the World Affairs Council of Northern California at 7 p.m. Tuesday, April 19, at the Los Altos Public Library, 13 South San Antonio Road.

Philip W. Yun, a fellow at Stanford University's Asia-Pacific Research Center, will offer perspective on the lives and challenges of Korean people through photos and personal accounts, and will discuss the prospects for learning the true status and objectives of the North Korean nuclear program.

The lecture is free and open to the public. For more information, call (415) 293-4600 or go to itsyourworld.org.

Choral auditions

Peninsula Cantare will hold auditions for experienced choral singers in all voice parts to take part in the choir's American music concerts in May. To schedule an audition, call director Janice Gunderson at 593-4287. Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings at the Woodside Village Church.

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