The Flowering Gold - Poppy Project has added to the beauty of the Foothills by spreading poppy seeds along Highways 4 and 49.  The program was approved by Cal Trans Adopt a Highway and welcomed by members of the local community.  It is a five year program to be completed by 2010.  

The seeding originally ran from Stevenot Bridge at New Melones Reservoir to the southern city limits of Angels  Camp.  This year, it was expanded to include private property from the Glory Hole Recreation area in Angels Camp to Mokelumne Hill and up Highway 4 to Murphys.  140 pounds of seeds were planted by about 40 Garden Club volunteers.  Thanks to the generous donations from the community hydro seeding was done for the first time this Fall.

As the poppies flower and reseed themselves the bloom will be more beautiful as each year passes.  "There's gold in them thar hills" will be heard again!

To find out more or to donate and become a "Poppy Patron" contact Dianne Harrison at  209-736-6817 or mail donations to 114 Rocky Ridge Lane, Angels Camp, CA 95222.  Make checks payable to CCGC, specify "Poppy Project" on memo line.

          A BIG THANK YOU TO OUR POPPY PATRONS:

      Greenhorn Creek Resort ~ California Garden Clubs  Inc. ~ Ronald & Linda Lawrence ~ Angels Camp Vet Hosp. ~ Del & Sherri Smith ~ Angels Food Market ~ Bobbie Severson ~ Helen & Tom Hiebert ~ Romaggi Adobe Association ~ Sutton Enterprises ~ Bank of Stockton ~ Gold Rush Auto Body ~ James Dalton ~ Native Daughters of the Golden West, Ruby Parlor #46 ~ Chris & Pauline Iwata ~ Calaveras Public Television