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October Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
October Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
October 7 @ 5:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs. Photo: Carla Cahill
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When a full moon takes place while the moon is near its closest approach to Earth, it is called a Super Full Moon or Supermoon. On Tuesday evening, October 7, from 5:30:00 to 8:00 p.m., my wife Rondia and I will lead a Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the rising of the Super Full Moon over the iconic Topa Topa Bluffs to the east and the sunset afterglow over the mountains to the west.
Sunset over Ojai Valley in October, 2023, during full moon nature hike. Photo: Jenni Campbell
From the trailhead we’ll gradually walk about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain to the vista point, stopping along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants including, among others:
California Buckwheat
Purple Sage
Coastal Sagebrush
Passion Fruit
Yucca and
Brickellbush
After witnessing the sunset and moonrise, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight, moonlight, and flashlight, returning to the trailhead at about 8:00. Registrants will receive instructions on where to park, what to bring, etc. Afterwards, they’ll get an email with a plant list and other notes.
My 2021 book, Medicinal Herbs of California, will be available at the trailhead for sale and signing.
In addition to the adult tickets ($35), tickets for students 13-17 ($25) and children 6-12 ($15) are also available. Children 5 and younger can attend free, one per adult. One supervising adult must accompany each child 12 years old or younger.
MY WEATHER POLICY: Walks and hikes will go on RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour on the morning of the event, probability of thunderstorm, or a solid forecast of either the day before. Light rain or drizzle will not result in cancellation on my part. I will update registrants by email and text, as needed, and issue refunds if I need to cancel because of the weather.
MY CANCELLATION POLICY: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.
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