The Wild Flower Hotline

New reports are released every Friday, March through May.

The acclaimed Theodore Payne Foundation Wild Flower Hotline, founded in 1983, offers free weekly online and recorded updates — posted each Friday from March through May — on the best locations for viewing spring wildflowers in Southern and Central California.

All locations are on easily accessible public lands and range from urban to wild, distant to right here in Los Angeles. We balance the spectacle of annual flower displays with perennial plants and their spring color.

Call 818 768-1802 ext 7 to hear our weekly recorded Wild Flower Reports, narrated by Tom Henschel.

Please always follow the California Responsible Travel Code:

• Roam Responsibly. I will explore California thoughtfully and responsibly, maintaining the utmost respect for everyone and everything I encounter.

• Educate Myself. I will do my research before traveling across the state, familiarizing myself with local regulations and community concerns.
• Seek Out Locals. Nobody knows California better than the longtime residents who call the state home. Do yourself a favor on your next trip and ask a local for advice.
• Preserve California. I will protect and nurture the Golden State’s pristine outdoor spaces and cultural icons, by maintaining a light footprint at every turn and paying special attention to delicate ecosystems.
• Embrace Community. I will support local businesses and do my part to ensure the long-term prosperity of the places I visit.
• Celebrate Culture. I will immerse myself in California’s diverse local cultures and embrace the traditions and practices I encounter.
• Teach Others. I will lead by example and share these practices with fellow travelers, acknowledging that we all share the responsibility to protect California.