To create awareness about the Leona Canyon (Laundry Farm Canyon), the surrounding Caballo Hills and the Arroyo Viejo & Lion Creek watersheds that sprout from them. Two parks, Leona Heights an Oakland city park and Leona Regional Open Space belonging to East Bay Regional Parks occupy a good portion of that land. Situated between these two parks is Merritt College. Creating a working resource to measure the diversity found in this canyon would be a valuable teaching tool, but also add to the ability to further protect these lands. If you need any information on how to access the canyon or would like a guided tour please feel free to contact me (Christopher Cook) by emailing greenrosettas@gmail.com

Leona Heights Park (Lower access)- 4444 Mountain Blvd., Oakland, CA

Leona Heights Park (Upper access, York Trail) 12500 Campus Drive, Oakland, CA. Across the street from the Merritt Campus.

Leona Regional Open Space (Lower access) Canyon Oaks Drive, Oakland, CA (off Campus Drive)

Leona Regional Open Space (Upper access) 12500 Campus Drive, Merritt College, Oakland, CA. Drive into the campus and park in lot E. less ↑