“Poppies really only open up when the weather’s warm,” said Callista Turner of the Antelope Valley California Reserve ... officials anticipate the poppy bloom may not match the grandeur ...

Major storms earlier this year brought a considerable amount of rain to Southern California, temporarily ending our drought and fueling hopes for a radiant wildflower season. One of the go-to ...

The Antelope Valley California Poppy Reserve's rolling hills go orange in spring, usually March to May. The poppy bloom, which varies widely from year to year, can blanket the slopes. Purple ...

A three-dimensional narrative enacted at the California Poppy Reserve. It’s part of Mike Plante's Lunchfilm series of commissioned shorts (made for the cost of a lunch between Plante and ...