Welcome to Sir Francis Drake High School's insulated cold frame at the University of California’s White Mountain Research Station (elevation 12,470’)

A cold frame is a miniature greenhouse. Ours is higher than any other test plot, greenhouse, cold frame, farm, or garden in California. In fact, it is probably the highest cultivated place in all of North America.

June, 2009 expedition August, 2008 expedition Why do this? Who participated Cold frame specifications What we planted Artifcial hypoliths project Bristlecone pine twisting project

Our thanks to the many people and organizations who have helped, advised and inspired us, given us seeds and tubers, and funded this project! Here is a complete list.

We need friends of Drake High who pass through the Owens Valley in the summer and fall to help us monitor the condition of the cold frame. If you want to get involved or offer expertise, see Michael Wing in room 414, Drake High School, mwing@tamdistrict.org

This project was featured on the front page of the Marin Independent Journal on September 4, 2008.