Herb Walks 50-Year Anniversary Garden Party
June 27 @ 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Celebrate a half-century of nature connection! You are cordially invited to a morning garden party at the Ojai Valley Museum as we mark the 50th anniversary of “Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer.”
This milestone event takes place in the beautiful Chumash Garden, a space dedicated to the native flora of our region. As the garden’s consultant, I will lead a short, insightful tour to share the stories, uses, and ecology of the plants growing there.
Among the important and useful native plants used by the Chumash, we’ll see:
- Mugwort (molɨsh)
- White Sage (khapshɨkh)
- Elderberry (qayas)
- Hollyleaf and Catalina Cherry (‘akhtatapɨsh)
- Mountain-Mahogany (pɨch)
- Yarrow (yepunash)
- and many more
Whether you have been joining walks since the 1970s or are just beginning your botanical journey, please join us for a relaxed morning of community and gratitude.
Event Highlights:
- Guided Mini-Tour: Explore the Chumash Garden and learn about our local native species.
- Book Signing: I will have copies of my book, Medicinal Herbs of California, available for purchase and signing.
- Refreshments: Enjoy light snacks and chilled herbal tea.
- Community: Connect with fellow plant enthusiasts and nature lovers.
Details:
- When: Saturday, June 27
- Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Where: Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum
- Parking: Free curbside on Blanche Street or next door at 180 N.Blanche St.
- Cost: Free to the Public
We look forward to celebrating fifty years of walking the trails together!