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SUMMARY:Fall Harvesting & Survival Workshop with Christopher Nyerges
DESCRIPTION:Please be sure to use the REGISTER link below or at the bottom of the page before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $85/person.\nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of waiting list signup. \nREGISTER\nJoin me and renowned author/forager/survivalist Christopher Nyerges on Saturday\, October 9\, in Ojai for an outdoor Fall Harvesting and Survival Workshop. \nParticipants will: \n\nprocess acorns and black walnuts for eating\nlearn to identify edible and medicinal plants\npractice making cordage from yucca leaves\n\nThere may be other activities\, depending on seasonal foods and supplies available. \nThe workshop will begin with a morning herb walk among the native plants on the fringes of Euterpe Farms\, bordering the Ventura River Preserve. The afternoon workshop will take place under oak trees. Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. \nChristopher Nyerges is an author\, forager\, survivalist and ethnobotanist with a lifelong interest in how native peoples lived off the land. He has been teaching classes and leading field trips since 1974 to over 40\,000 students. Nyerges has authored nearly two dozen books\, including Foraging California\, Guide to Wild Foods\,  Nuts and Berries of California\, How to Survive Anywhere\, Extreme Simplicity\, and many others.  He most recently was the editor of American Survival Guide magazine\, and served as editor of Wilderness Way magazine for 7 years. He has written several thousand newspaper and magazine articles in such publications as the Los Angeles Times\, Pasadena Star News\, Pasadena Weekly\, Whole Life Times\, Countryside\, Mother Earth News\, Acres USA\, American  Survival Guide\, and others. \nChristopher has appeared on the late Huell Howser’s public television series\, KCET’s “Life and Times\,” and National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers.” For two years\, he appeared on Fox TV’s “X Show\,” where he demonstrated survival skills on the streets of Los Angeles. He currently serves as a consultant to the “Naked and Afraid” show on Discovery.  Christopher Nyerges’ web site is SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nPlease note: This workshop will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour in the morning and/or a 100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs (other than service dogs) and no smoking\, please. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the workshop.  They also will receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants identified\, recipes\, and more. \nThe cost for the workshop\, including all materials\, is $85 for adults and $45 for children under 18\, one child per adult. Please use the REGISTER link at top and bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button. Please note: online payment includes PayPal fee. If you prefer to mail a check\, please let me know when you register. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below or at the top of the page before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $85/person.\nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of waiting list signup. \nREGISTER\n\n \n\n\n\nPricing options (inc. PayPal fee)\n\n\nOne Adult $87.69 USDTwo Adults $175.38 USDChild under 18 (one per adult) $46.66 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/fall-harvesting-survival-workshop-with-christopher-nyerges-2-2/
LOCATION:Euterpe Farms\, 587 S. Rice Rd.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Nature Hike on Pine Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Mixed conifer forest at sunset near Reyes Peak. Photo: Bryant Baker \nPLEASE NOTE: Registration for this hike is now closed. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive mailing instructions. \nREGISTER\nSugar pine cones (Pinus lambertiana). Photo: Lanny Kaufer\nOn Saturday\, September 25\, 2021\, I will lead my 9th annual Fall Equinox Nature Hike in the peaceful Mixed Conifer Forest on the “sky island” known as Pine Mountain (elevation: 7000 feet). I promise that first time visitors to this area will be surprised and delighted to find a thick forest of pines\, fir and incense-cedar so close to the Ventura coast. If we’re lucky\, pine nuts will be falling as we walk. \nAccording to Craig Carey\, author of Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura\, the Reyes Peak Trail along the northern slope of the peak is “quite simply one of the most beautiful stretches in the southern Los Padres.” \nBiogeographers include Pine Mountain in a select group of “sky islands\,” defined as isolated mountains surrounded by radically different lowland environments. We can expect to see several high altitude plants and trees like White Fir and Sugar Pine more commonly found in the Southern Sierra Nevada mountains. Weather and marine layer permitting\, we will have panoramic views of the Cuyama Valley to the north and the Channel Islands to the south. \nRondia and friends enjoying lunch. Photo: Chris Kudelka\nThe outing will start at 9:00 a.m. with a car caravan of about 35 miles up Highway 33 from the Maricopa Plaza\, (1207 Maricopa Highway\, Ojai\, CA 93023) to the Reyes Peak trailhead. The final 5.5 miles are on a narrow\, winding paved road and the very last half-mile is dirt. Trucks or SUV’s are preferred for the last stretch but most passenger cars with higher clearance can make the drive. \nLanny examines the needles of a White Fir sapling on the Reyes Peak Trail. Photo: John Griffith\nWe will start walking into the Sespe Wilderness from the trailhead (where there is a restroom) at about 10:30 a.m.\, stop for lunch (not provided) in the forest\, and return to the trailhead by about 3:30 p.m.\, arriving back at the Maricopa Plaza by about 4:00 p.m. We will hike on a well-used trail through mixed conifer forest habitat\, stopping often to identify and discuss native plants\, birds and wildlife. \nThis intermediate level hike is suitable for moderately experienced hikers or physically fit beginners. There will be some elevation gain and loss skirting the north side of Reyes Peak\, sometimes traversing hillsides on a narrow trail. The total hiking distance will be about 3 miles. PLEASE NOTE: Those with respiratory or circulatory issues possibly affected by altitude should consult with a physician before attempting this hike. \nView of the Channel Islands from Reyes Peak. Photo: Erika Klohe\nThis hike is another in a series of backcountry walks and hikes under an Operating Permit from the Ojai Ranger District Office of the U.S. Forest Service designed for guides who provide recreational and interpretive services to the public. After the hike participants will receive a detailed follow-up email including a list of all plants identified. \nPLEASE NOTE: Light rain will not cancel. Heavy rain or thunderstorms will. Once you register you will receive weather updates. \nThe cost is $45. Senior and student discounts available upon request. Kids 5-12 can go free\, one per adult\, pending request and approval. Participants under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive mailing instructions. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\n  \nView north of the Cuyama Valley from Pine Mountain\nPhoto: Enrique Villaseñor
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/fall-equinox-nature-hike-pine-mountain-2/
LOCATION:Maricopa Plaza for caravan to trailhead\, 1207 Maricopa Hwy.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:September 2021 Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of Ojai September sunset by Lanny Kaufer  \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below or at the bottom of the page before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $35/person.\nREGISTER\nOn Monday evening\, September 20\, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset followed by the rising of the full moon. We’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles each way to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. Before sunset\, we’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nBlack Walnut\nToyon\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 8:30 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 5:30 p.m. on Friday\, September 17. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and I’m able to do so\, you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions.  They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/september-2021-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210918T090000
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SUMMARY:Arroyo Hondo Preserve Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Jill Forman \nRegistration is closed for this walk.\nREGISTER\nThis place is amazing! The ocean is just across the highway and the lushness of the landscape and sheer diversity of plants and plant communities at the Preserve are exceptional. \nIn the creekside riparian habitat we’ll see an array of Southern California native trees\, including White Alder\, California Bay\, Blue Elderberry\, Bigleaf Maple\, and Coast Live Oak. Under their canopy we’ll look for shade-loving natives like Gooseberry\, Mugwort\, and Hummingbird Sage. \nThe “Padre Pear” tree\, planted in 1820 and still bearing fruit! Photo: Robin Kent\nIn the sunnier sage scrub and chaparral areas\, native Toyon\, Black Sage\, Coastal Sagebrush\, Prickly-Pear\, Lemonade Berry\, and “Mountain-Lilac” (Ceanothus) are thriving. The Preserve is also home to numerous birds and other wildlife. \nWe’ll gather by the barn at 9:00 a.m. After some easy walking\, identifying  plants\, sampling their scents and tastes\, and discussing their uses\, we’ll stop by the creek for a snack break. We’ll make our way back to the barn by 12:00 p.m. or thereabouts when I’ll break out my curated mobile bookstore. John Warner of Santa Barbara Natives will meet us there with a selection of native plants to buy for your home garden. \nThe cost for the walk is $35. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County also suggests $10 donation at the site to cover stewardship of the land. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $35/person.\nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/arroyo-hondo-preserve-herb-walk-2-2/
LOCATION:Arroyo Hondo Preserve\, Gaviota\, CA\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Medicinal Herbs of California" Zoom Slideshow Lecture
DESCRIPTION:This online class is available to those 50 years of age and older who register with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University\, Channel Islands. Here is a link to the OLLI homepage\, including registration information. Here below is the class description from the Summer Taste of OLLI schedule. \nMedicinal Herbs of California l Class 1019 Wednesday July 14\, 1:00PM – 3:00PM \nChances are you were one of the Americans who spent over $8.8 billion on herbs and herbal supplements in 2018. Did you know that many wild California plants are medicinal herbs with long histories of use? Join this class to learn how to identify them\, hear some of their lore\, and discover the modern science supporting their roles as “ancient over-the-counter remedies.” Native plant researcher and educator Lanny Kaufer will share findings from his forthcoming book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, due out in November from Falcon Guides (Globe Pequot Press). \nLanny Kaufer has been leading Herb Walks in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties since 1976\, educating scores of locals and visitors on the flora of the area with a focus on herbs that can be used for food and medicine. Lanny has studied extensively in biology\, naturopathic medicine\, foraging\, and medicinal plants. He earned a biology degree at the University of California and served as chief consultant on medicinal plants for the redesign of the Swimmer Medicinal Garden in Playa Vista. Lanny lives in Ojai with his wife Rondia.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/medicinal-herbs-of-california-zoom-slideshow-lecture/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210711T090000
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SUMMARY:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please be sure to use the REGISTER link below or at the bottom of the page before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive instructions for mailing a payment.\nREGISTER\nOn Sunday\, July 11\, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. we will visit the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park\, also known as El Estero\, a rare salt wetland in Southern California. Nearly destroyed by development\, the remaining estuary was restored in the late 1990s by a group of concerned citizens along with the City of Carpinteria\, UCSB\, and the Land Trust for Santa Barbara County. Completed in 1997\, the 8-acre portion of the marsh owned by the City of Carpinteria was renamed the Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park. \nThe park includes walking trails and interpretive signage. It is home to hundreds of migrating birds and other wildlife as well as a great variety of edible and medicinal plants of the Coastal Strand and Coastal Sage Scrub plant communities. Due to the sensitivity of the habitat\, dogs are prohibited here. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for the walk is $25. Please be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive mailing instructions. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/carpinteria-salt-marsh-herb-walk/
LOCATION:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park\, 123 Ash Ave.\, Carpinteria\, 93013\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: Ojai Herb Walk at Cluff Vista Park
DESCRIPTION:Photo of Cluff Vista Park fountain by Doc Pierce \nCANCELLED DUE TO HEAT: Out of an abundance of caution based on the National Weather Service forecast of 97 degrees in Ojai on Sunday\, I am cancelling the Herb Walk at Cluff Vista Park. (6/22/21) \nREGISTER\nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April\, May and June in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar or the top menu and click on a date for details of each walk. \nThe June 27 walk will visit Cluff Vista Park and the surrounding area. Cluff Vista Park is a premier native plant demonstration garden. The park provides an easy-to-access place to see how California’s native plants do in urban landscapes. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Plaques and signage sprinkled throughout the park will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-6/
LOCATION:Downtown Ojai\, 180 N. Blanche St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210624T213000
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SUMMARY:June Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of moon rising over Sulphur Mountain by Joe P. Powers \nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nREGISTER\nOn Thursday evening\, June 24\, from 7:00 to 9:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead a June Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset followed by the moonrise. We’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles each way to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. Before sunset\, we’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nBlack Walnut\nToyon\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 9:30 p.m. \nIf things go according to plan at the state level\, California’s economy will fully reopen on June 15. That will allow us to walk without masks and distancing. If not we will continue the COVID Prevention Plan I have had in place for the past year (attendance would be limited to 12 participants\, temperatures would be checked on arrival\, face coverings would be required\, and we would maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times). \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their $1.32 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 7:00 p.m. on Monday\, June 21. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and I’m able to do so\, you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions.  They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/june-2021-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210619T090000
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SUMMARY:Summer Solstice Nature Hike on Pine Mountain
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Erika Klohe \nREGISTER\nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nFYI: Following current COVID-19 prevention guidelines\, I am limiting participants to 12 and we will caravan to the trailhead instead of the usual carpool. Also\, all participants must be symptom-free\, wear a face covering\, and maintain 6 feet of physical distance. Forehead temperatures will be checked on arrival. This protocol will be updated if new guidelines are issued by the California Department of Public Health.\n \nJoin our annual Summer Solstice Nature Hike on Pine Mountain. We’ll visit some of the most spectacular scenery and habitat that Ventura County has to offer just when many late spring wildflowers are blooming up there at an elevation of 7000 feet(!).  According to Craig Carey\, author of Hiking and Backpacking Santa Barbara and Ventura\, the Reyes Peak Trail along the northern slope of the peak is “quite simply one of the most beautiful stretches in the southern Los Padres.” \nRondia and friends enjoying lunch. Photo: Chris Kudelka\nThe outing will start at 9:00 a.m. with a car caravan of about 35 miles up Highway 33 from the Maricopa Plaza\, (1207 Maricopa Highway\, Ojai\, CA 93023) to the Reyes Peak trailhead. The final 5.5 miles are on a narrow\, winding paved road and the very last half-mile is dirt. Trucks or SUV’s are preferred for the last stretch but most passenger cars with high clearance can also make the drive. \nLanny examines the needles of a White Fir sapling on the Reyes Peak Trail.\nWe will start walking into the Sespe Wilderness from the trailhead (where there is a restroom) at about 10:30 a.m.\, stop for lunch (not provided) in the forest\, and return to the trailhead by 3:30 p.m.\, arriving back at the Maricopa Plaza by 4:00 p.m. We will hike on a well-used trail through Mixed Conifer Forest habitat\, stopping often to identify and discuss native plants\, birds and wildlife. \nThis intermediate level hike is suitable for moderately experienced hikers or physically fit beginners. There will be some elevation gain and loss skirting the north side of Reyes Peak\, sometimes traversing steep hillsides on a narrow trail. The total hiking distance will be about 3 miles. PLEASE NOTE: Due to the elevation\, those with respiratory or circulatory issues possibly affected by altitude should consult with a physician before attempting this hike. \nWeather and marine layer permitting\, we will have panoramic views of the Cuyama Valley to the north and the Channel Islands to the south.  This hike is another in a series of backcountry walks and hikes under an Operating Permit from the Ojai Ranger District Office of the U.S. Forest Service designed for guides who provide recreational and interpretive services to the public. After the hike participants will receive a detailed follow-up email including a list of all plants identified. \nPLEASE NOTE: Light rain will not cancel. Heavy rain or thunderstorms will. Once you register you will receive weather updates\, directions and other info about what to wear\, etc. \nREGISTRATION: The cost is $45. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $45 instead of using PayPal. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\nView north of the Cuyama Valley from Pine Mountain\nPhoto: Enrique Villaseñor
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/summer-solstice-nature-hike-on-pine-mountain-saturday-june-19-2021/
LOCATION:Maricopa Plaza for caravan to trailhead\, 1207 Maricopa Hwy.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210613T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210613T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210429T011335Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210604T031610Z
UID:8515-1623574800-1623582000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Herb Walk at Libbey Park
DESCRIPTION:Please use the REGISTER link to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link at the bottom of the page. If the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April\, May and June in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar or the top menu and click on a date for details of each walk. \nThe June 13 walk will start and end in Libbey Park. Stewart Creek\, which runs through the park\, has been replanted with native California plants over the years. Renovations are ongoing. The park provides an easy-to-access place to see how native plants do in urban landscapes. We’ll also see useful non-native plants such as rosemary and eucalyptus that are often found in Southern California’s urban and suburban areas. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Monuments and plaques sprinkled throughout the park area will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for each of these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-5/
LOCATION:Libbey Park\, S. Montgomery St. entrance\, South Montgomery Street\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210605T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210327T005635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210601T191843Z
UID:8509-1622883600-1622894400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Arroyo Hondo Preserve Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Please be sure to use the REGISTER link below or at the bottom of the page before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive instructions for mailing a payment.\nREGISTER\nArroyo Hondo Preserve is amazing! The ocean is just across the highway and the lushness of the landscape and sheer diversity of plants and plant communities at the Preserve are exceptional. No wonder the Chumash had a village here. \nIn the creekside riparian habitat we’ll see an array of Southern California native trees\, including White Alder\, California Bay\, Blue Elderberry\, Bigleaf Maple\, and Coast Live Oak. Under their canopy we’ll look for shade-loving natives like Gooseberry\, Blackberry\, Mugwort\, and Hummingbird Sage. \nLanny discussing plants along the trail\, July 2019. Photo: Jill Forman\nIn the sunnier sage scrub and chaparral areas\, native Toyon\, Black Sage\, Coastal Sagebrush\, Prickly-Pear\, Lemonade Berry\, and “Mountain-Lilac” (Ceanothus) are thriving. The Preserve is also home to numerous birds and other wildlife. \nWe’ll gather by the barn/visitor center on Saturday\, June 5\, at 9:00 a.m. After some easy walking\, identifying  plants\, sampling their scents and tastes\, and discussing their uses\, we’ll stop along the creek for a snack break. We’ll make our way back to the barn by 12:00 p.m. or thereabouts when I’ll break out my mobile bookstore. After the walk\, all participants will receive a detailed email with plant list\, notes\, and useful links. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for the walk is $35. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County also requests a suggested $10 donation at the site to cover stewardship of the land. Please arrive prepared to be generous. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive instructions for mailing a payment. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/arroyo-hondo-preserve-herb-walk-4-2/
LOCATION:Arroyo Hondo Preserve\, Gaviota\, CA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210530T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210326T210134Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210525T171137Z
UID:8355-1622368800-1622376000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Herb Walk at Chumash Garden
DESCRIPTION:Photo of Cluff Vista Park fountain by Doc Pierce \nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nREGISTER\nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April and May in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar for details of each walk. \nThe May 30 walk will visit the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum and the surrounding area. The Garden provides an easy walking\, wheelchair-accessible place to see how California’s native plants do in urban landscapes. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Plaques and signage in the Garden will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for each of these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-4/
LOCATION:Downtown Ojai\, 180 N. Blanche St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210525T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210331T224657Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210518T145811Z
UID:8400-1621965600-1621974600@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:May Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of sunset during March 2021 Supermoon Nature Hike by Carol MaHarry\n \nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nREGISTER\nOn Tuesday evening\, May 25\, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead a May Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous moonrise and sunset. Technically\, the moon will reach complete fullness at 4:13 a.m. on Wednesday morning\, making Tuesday night the best time to see it. \nWe’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 5:45 p.m. Then we’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles each way to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nHorehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the moonrise and sunset\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 8:30 p.m. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their $1.32 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 6:00 p.m. on Saturday\, may 22. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and I’m able to do so\, you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions.  They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/may-2021-supermoon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210516T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210326T205234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210516T001857Z
UID:8350-1621159200-1621166400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Herb Walk at Libbey Park
DESCRIPTION:Please use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nREGISTER\nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April and May in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar for details of each walk. \nThe May 16 walk will start and end in Libbey Park. Stewart Creek\, which runs through the park\, has been replanted with native California plants over the years. Renovations are ongoing. The park provides an easy-to-access place to see how native plants do in urban landscapes. We’ll also see useful non-native plants such as rosemary and eucalyptus that are often found in Southern California’s urban and suburban areas. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Monuments and plaques sprinkled throughout the park area will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for each of these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-3/
LOCATION:Libbey Park\, S. Montgomery St. entrance\, South Montgomery Street\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210508T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210312T005653Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210504T184020Z
UID:8286-1620464400-1620486000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Spring Medicinal Plant Workshop with Professor Emeritus James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy
DESCRIPTION:Please use the REGISTER link to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link at bottom of page. If the event sells out\, PayPal will display a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\n\nPlease join me and special guest Professor Emeritus James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy for a Spring Medicinal Plant Workshop in Ojai on Saturday\, May 8\, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dr. Adams has been a frequent and popular contributor to my events for the past eight years. This workshop is based on his ground-breaking pharmacological studies on local native plants and his personal commitment to sharing the traditional medicinal practices he learned from Chumash healer Cecilia Garcia. He will be joined by plant educator Enrique Villaseñor and acupuncturist Michelle Wong\, co-authors with him of Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West: Cultural and Scientific Basis for Their Use.\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nThis plant identification walk and workshop will take place at Euterpe Farms. In the morning\, Dr. Adams will identify and discuss the medicinal and spiritual uses of a variety of native plants. The afternoon hands-on preparation session will be held outdoors as well\, in the “tienda.” After the workshop\, participants will receive a follow-up email with a complete list of all plants that are identified and/or utilized as well as recipes and other info. \n\n\n \n\n\nThe morning outing from 9 a.m. to 12:00 a.m. will be a slow-paced walk around the property which  borders the Ventura River Preserve. It will involve stopping and standing for discussion for periods of time. A lightweight campstool could be useful for those who are uncomfortable standing.\n\n\n \n\n\nAfter a 1/2 hour break\, the afternoon session from 12:30 to 3:00 p.m. will focus on preparing seasonal edible and medicinal products from wild foraged plant material. Participants will be able to soak their feet in pain-relieving black sage tea and go home with their own jar of sagebrush liniment. Seasonal plants and products to be featured may include\, among others:\n\n\n\nElderflowers\nWhite Sage\nSagebrush liniment\nBlack Sage foot soak\nNopal (Prickly-Pear) smoothie\n\n\n\nAt 3:00 p.m. Dr. Adams\, Enrique\, and Michelle will sign copies of their book.\n\n  \nDue to COVID-19\, we are limiting the number of participants and holding the entire event outdoors. Everyone will be asked to have their forehead temperature checked on arrival\, wear a facial covering\, and maintain 6 feet of physical distance. Read about our complete COVID-19 Safety Protocol here.\n\n  \n\n\nABOUT JAMES ADAMS\, PH.D: \nDr. Adams brings to Ojai a wealth of scientific knowledge and field experience as well as a singular perspective on herbal medicine. As he tells it\, “My family came to Virginia in 1635 and has always survived by using American Indian healing. On the frontier\, there were no doctors. American Indian healing was better than European medicine anyway. I continue this tradition.”\n\n\n \n\n\nDr. Adams is the co-author\, with Michelle Wong and Enrique Villaseñor\, of the fourth edition of the groundbreaking book\, Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West: Cultural and Scientific Basis for Their Use. The cultural portion is based on the teachings of Cecilia Garcia and the scientific portion on Dr. Adams’ laboratory studies. It can be purchased beforehand at that link and will also be available for purchase and signing at the event.\n\n\n \n\n\nAs an Associate Professor of Pharmacology at the University of Southern California for 32 years\, Dr. Adams taught  pharmacy students\, medical students\, doctors and other healthcare professionals while researching the natural pharmaceutical compounds in native plants. He has over 200 publications.\n\n\n \n\n\nRunning parallel with his academic career\, Dr. Adams has worked with the Chumash people since 1998 and studied Chumash healing with Cecilia Garcia for almost 15 years. In addition to the book\,  they collaborated on 30 journal articles. Jim is now the carrier of the healing knowledge passed to him by his teacher.\n\n\n\n“Humans have used plant medicines ever since humans came into existence\, about 200\,000 years ago\,” Dr. Adams explains in Healing with Medicinal Plants. “That means that our ancestors experienced an intense natural selection. Those who responded to plant medicines survived and passed their genes on. We are the products of this natural selection. Our bodies are designed to respond to plant medicines.”\n\n\n\nLeft to right\, co-presenters Enrique Villaseñor\, Jim Adams\, and Michelle Wong introducing the Summer 2020 Medicinal Plant Workshop at Euterpe Farms in Ojai.\n\n\nHere is an excellent 2017 article about Dr. Adams from USCStorySpace.com: “A Scientist’s Calling to Practice Chumash Healing.”\nREGISTRATION: \n\n\n\nPlease note: This workshop will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour in the morning and/or a 100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the workshop.  They also will receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants identified and used\, recipes\, and more. \nThe cost for the workshop\, including all materials\, is $85. Please use the REGISTER link at top and bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button. Please note: online payment includes PayPal fees. If you prefer to mail a check\, please let me know when you register. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will display a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \n\n\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/spring-medicinal-plant-workshop-with-professor-emeritus-james-adams-of-usc-school-of-pharmacy/
LOCATION:Euterpe Farms “tienda”\, 587 S. Rice Road\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210501T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210318T174545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T035941Z
UID:8319-1619863200-1619881200@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Foraging & Firemaking Workshop with Christopher Nyerges
DESCRIPTION:Christopher demonstrating primitive firemaking at a previous Ojai workshop. Photo: Lanny Kaufer \nPlease use the REGISTER link to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link at the bottom of the page. If the event sells out\, PayPal will display a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\nJoin me and renowned author/forager/survivalist Christopher Nyerges on Saturday\, May 1\, in Ojai for an outdoor Foraging & Firemaking Workshop. This workshop is based on Christopher’s new book released in March\, 2020: Guide to Making Fire Without Matches. \nParticipants will: \n\nlearn to identify edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants\nlearn the 4 basic principles of making fire and practice 2 or 3 ways of matchless firestarting\nmake their own wooden hand drill and hearth and practice hand drill firemaking\ntry bow drill firemaking with Christopher’s kit\nenjoy a foraged meal cooked over a campfire\nprocess black walnuts for eating\, time permitting\n\nThe workshop will begin with a morning herb walk among the native plants on the fringes of Euterpe Farms\, bordering the Ventura River Preserve. The afternoon workshop will take place under an oak tree (see photo). Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. \nThe following COVID-19 safeguards will be in place unless conditions and state requirements change by then: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 20 participants.\nThose with flu-like symptoms will be asked to remain at home.\nForehead temperatures will be checked upon arrival.\nEveryone will be required to wear a mask or face covering and observe 6 feet of physical distancing.\n\nChristopher Nyerges is an author\, forager\, survivalist and ethnobotanist with a lifelong interest in how native peoples lived off the land. He has been teaching classes and leading field trips since 1974 to over 40\,000 students. Nyerges has authored nearly two dozen books\, including Foraging California\, Guide to Wild Foods\, Guide to Making Fire Without Matches\, How to Survive Anywhere\, Extreme Simplicity\, and many others.  He most recently was the editor of American Survival Guide magazine\, and served as editor of Wilderness Way magazine for 7 years. He has written several thousand newspaper and magazine articles in such publications as the Los Angeles Times\, Pasadena Star News\, Pasadena Weekly\, Whole Life Times\, Countryside\, Mother Earth News\, Acres USA\, American  Survival Guide\, and others. \nChristopher has appeared on the late Huell Howser’s public television series\, KCET’s “Life and Times\,” and National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers.” For two years\, he appeared on Fox TV’s “X Show\,” where he demonstrated survival skills on the streets of Los Angeles. He currently serves as a consultant to the “Naked and Afraid” show on Discovery.  Christopher Nyerges’ web sites are at ChristopherNyerges.com and SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nPlease note: This workshop will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour in the morning and/or a 100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the workshop.  They also will receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants identified and used\, recipes\, and more. \nThe cost for the workshop\, including all materials\, is $85. Please use the REGISTER link at top and bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button. Please note: online payment includes PayPal fees. If you prefer to mail a check\, please let me know when you register. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will display a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/foraging-firemaking-workshop-with-christopher-nyerges/
LOCATION:Euterpe Farms\, 587 S. Rice Rd.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210426T203000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210312T011345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T223542Z
UID:8299-1619460000-1619469000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:April Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Lanny Kaufer\n \nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nREGISTER\nOn Monday evening\, April 26\, from 6:00 to 8:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead an April Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset and moonrise. The sun will begin to set in the west at about 7:10 p.m. and the full supermoon will rise above the Topa Topa Bluffs at about 7:50 p.m.\, giving us a nice long window of time to take it all in. \nWe’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 5:45 p.m. Then we’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles each way to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nHorehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 8:30 p.m. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their $1.32 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 6:00 p.m. on Friday\, April 23. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and I’m able to do so\, you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions.  They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/april-2021-supermoon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210425T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210425T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210311T225234Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210421T040133Z
UID:8276-1619344800-1619352000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Urban Herb Walk #2
DESCRIPTION:Photo of Cluff Vista Park fountain by Doc Pierce \nPlease use the REGISTER link to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link at the bottom of the page. If the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER\nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April and May in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar for details of each walk. \nThe April 25 walk will visit Cluff Vista Park and the surrounding area. Cluff Vista Park is a premier native plant demonstration garden. The park provides an easy-to-access place to see how California’s native plants do in urban landscapes. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Plaques and signage sprinkled throughout the park will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-2/
LOCATION:Downtown Ojai\, 180 N. Blanche St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210417T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210417T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210308T181107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210331T212931Z
UID:8210-1618650000-1618660800@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Arroyo Hondo Preserve Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nArroyo Hondo Preserve is amazing! The ocean is just across the highway and the lushness of the landscape and sheer diversity of plants and plant communities at the Preserve are exceptional. \nIn the creekside riparian habitat we’ll see an array of Southern California native trees\, including White Alder\, California Bay\, Blue Elderberry\, Bigleaf Maple\, and Coast Live Oak. Under their canopy we’ll look for shade-loving natives like Gooseberry\, Mugwort\, and Hummingbird Sage. \nLanny discussing plants along the trail\, July 2019. Photo: Jill Forman\nIn the sunnier sage scrub and chaparral areas\, native Toyon\, Black Sage\, Coastal Sagebrush\, Prickly-Pear\, Lemonade Berry\, and “Mountain-Lilac” (Ceanothus) are thriving. The Preserve is also home to numerous birds and other wildlife. \nWe’ll gather by the barn/visitor center on Saturday\, April 17\, at 9:00 a.m. After some easy walking\, identifying  plants\, sampling their scents and tastes\, and discussing their uses\, we’ll stop by the creek at Hollister Meadow for a snack break. We’ll make our way back to the barn by 12:00 p.m. or thereabouts when I’ll break out my mobile bookstore. After the walk\, all participants will receive a detailed email with plant list\, notes\, and useful links. \nDue to COVID-19 concerns\, I have made some changes from previous walks\, in effect until further notice: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 12 participants.\nThose with flu-like symptoms will be asked to remain at home.\nTemperatures will be checked upon arrival.\nEveryone will be required to wear a mask or face covering and observe 6 feet of physical distancing.\n\nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for the walk is $35. The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County also requests a suggested $10 donation at the site to cover stewardship of the land. Please arrive prepared to be generous. \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before clicking on the PayPal button to complete payment and secure your space. Note: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. To avoid that\, you may mail a check. When you register you will receive instructions for mailing a payment. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/arroyo-hondo-preserve-herb-walk-4/
LOCATION:Arroyo Hondo Preserve\, Gaviota\, CA\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210411T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210311T221809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210404T010212Z
UID:8262-1618135200-1618142400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Urban Herb Walk #1
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPlease use the REGISTER link at top or bottom of this page to sign up before securing space with the PayPal link. \nBeginning Sunday\, April 11\, 2021\, I will lead a series of two-hour Ojai Urban Herb Walks on Sunday mornings in April and May in downtown Ojai. Meetup locations and itineraries will vary. We’ll walk less than a mile total distance and visit useful native and non-native plants in and around Libbey Park and the surrounding downtown area. Also included on some days: Cluff Vista Park and the Chumash Garden at the Ojai Valley Museum. See the schedule of events in the right sidebar for details on each walk. \nThe April 11 walk will start and end in Libbey Park. Stewart Creek\, which runs through the park\, has been replanted with native California plants over the years. Renovations are ongoing. The park provides an easy-to-access place to see how native plants do in urban landscapes. We’ll also see useful non-native plants such as rosemary and eucalyptus that are often found in Southern California’s urban and suburban areas. We will focus on how to identify these plants and discuss their edible and medicinal uses. Monuments and plaques sprinkled throughout the park area will serve as talking points for some of the cultural history of Ojai. \nUntil such time as they are no longer needed\, safeguards will be in place to prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for these walks is $25/person. Please use the REGISTER button at top and bottom of this page to sign up before securing your space with the PayPal button. Please note that the PayPal admission charge includes their fee. If mailing time permits\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a check for $25 instead of using PayPal. Registrants will receive parking directions by email. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/ojai-urban-herb-walk-1/
LOCATION:Libbey Park\, S. Montgomery St. entrance\, South Montgomery Street\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210327T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210219T223033Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210322T194234Z
UID:8173-1616864400-1616873400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:March Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs (2/26/21) by Enrique Villaseñor\n \nREGISTER\nOn Saturday evening\, March 27\, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead a March Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous moonrise and sunset. The full supermoon will rise above the Topa Topa Bluffs at about 6:50 p.m.\, and the sun will set in the west at about 7:00 p.m.\, giving us a perfect window of time to take it all in. Technically\, the moon will reach peak fullness at 11:48 a.m. on Sunday\, March 28\, but it will appear just as full on Saturday night and the timing is better for us to get up there and back before it’s too late at night. \nWe’ll meet at 4:45 p.m. and gradually hike about 1.25 miles to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nHorehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nToyon\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the moonrise and sunset\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:30 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. Nighttime temperature will probably be cold\, so be prepared. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their $1.32 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday\, March 24. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and I’m able to do so\, you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions.  They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/march-2021-supermoon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210320T130000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210221T210624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210315T192820Z
UID:8184-1616230800-1616245200@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Spring Equinox Nature Hike at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nNow that Mother Nature has had three winters worth of rain to recover from the December 2017 fire\, we’re going back to this amazing private property in the mountains above Lake Casitas west of Ojai. Some of the plants we’ll meet and identify on the Nature Preserve include manzanita\, purple sage\, woolly blue curls\, tule\, cattail\, and coastal sagebrush. In the middle of our hike\, we’ll celebrate the Spring Equinox on a medicine wheel with a spectacular 360 degree view. Lunch will not be provided but you are invited to stay and enjoy your sack lunch or snacks in this idyllic setting after the hike. You can also take a self-guided tour of the world renowned Taft Gardens where you’ll see an unparalleled collection of Australian and South African plants. \nThe Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, operated by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, is a rare and special place. There are no public trails connecting it to the outside world. We will be there by special arrangement. \nTotal walking distance will be approximately 1 mile with sections of elevation gain\, including one short\, steep hill. This hike is suitable for beginning hikers. Light rain will not cancel\, heavy rain will. Registrants will be updated. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the day is $45\, payable by PayPal or personal check. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to register before using the PayPal button to secure your space. Please note that the PayPal price includes their fee of $1.61. If you prefer to pay by check\, just say so when you register and you will receive instructions. \nAn additional $20 donation per person is requested by CEF for use of the property. It entitles my nature hike participants to spend the rest of the day on this exquisite property. Please bring it with you in cash or personal check (made out to Conservation Endowment Fund) on the day of the hike. CEF depends on donations to support the operations and upkeep of the gardens and preserve. Your donation is tax-deductible. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 screened participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/spring-equinox-nature-hike-taft/
LOCATION:TBA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210219T212819Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210313T155318Z
UID:8161-1615626000-1615636800@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Rice Canyon Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nJoin me Saturday\, March 13\, for a nature hike in Rice Canyon on the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve. With the help of walking sticks\, we’ll boulder-hop or wade across a narrow stretch of the Ventura River and head up toward the shade of the canyon. We’ll meet a diverse group of plants representing the Coastal Sage Scrub\, Chaparral\, and Riparian Woodland plant communities of Southern California. Other than the water crossing\, this is an easy-to-moderate hike of 2 miles round-trip with sections of mild elevation gain and a few short hills to climb. We’ll stop often to identify edible\, medicinal and otherwise useful plants. We’ll also discuss conservation concerns and the local ecology\, including the recovery of this area since the December 2017 Thomas/Koenigstein fire. \nPlease note: This hike will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour that morning and/or a forecast of an 80-100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy. After the hike\, participants will receive an email with a complete list of all plants that are identified as well as other info. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button to secure your space. The PayPal price includes their fee. If you prefer\, you may pay by check for $35/person. Use the REGISTER form to request info on check payment. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/rice-canyon-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Oso Trailhead\, Ventura River Preserve\, 701 Oso Road\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210226T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210126T190017Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210221T213421Z
UID:8087-1614357000-1614366000@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Lanny Kaufer\n \nREGISTER\nOn Friday evening\, February 26\, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.\, I’ll lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset and moonrise.  The sun will begin setting at about 5:30 p.m. and the full moon will rise above the Topa Topa Bluffs at about 6:00 p.m.\, giving us a perfect window of time to take it all in. We’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 4:15 p.m. Then we’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nHorehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCalifornia Buckwheat\nToyon\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:00 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. Nighttime temperature will be cold\, so be prepared. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $30. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note that PayPal payment will include their $1.17 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday\, February 23. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the walk.  Participants will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes. \nTo prevent possible transmission of the COVID-19 virus\, attendance will be limited to 12 pre-screened participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/february-2021-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210127T200929Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210216T014538Z
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SUMMARY:Afternoon Medicinal Plant Walk with Jim Adams
DESCRIPTION:Please note: Due to an unexpected circumstance\, Enrique Villaseñor will lead this walk in Jim Adams’ place. I will still be there\, too. Those of you who have attended Jim’s walks or workshops in recent years have met Enrique and know that he is very well-informed about the plants we will see and is a co-author with Jim of the 4th edition of Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West. – Lanny \n\nREGISTER\nPlease join me and special guest Professor Emeritus James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy for a Winter Medicinal Plant Walk in Ojai on Saturday afternoon\, February 20\, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Dr. Adams has been a frequent and popular contributor to my events for the past eight years. This walk is based on his ground-breaking pharmacological studies on local native plants and his personal commitment to sharing the traditional medicinal practices he learned from Chumash healer Cecilia Garcia. Dr. Adams is the co-author\, with Michelle Wong and Enrique Villaseñor\, of the fourth edition of Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West: Cultural and Scientific Basis for Their Use. The cultural portion is based on the teachings of Cecilia Garcia and the scientific portion is derived from Dr. Adams’ laboratory studies. \nThe walk will be held at the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Ventura River Preserve in Meiners Oaks\, west of Ojai.  It will be a slow-paced walk on a well-used dirt trail identifying and discussing local medicinal plants. It will involve stopping for discussion for periods of time. A lightweight campstool could be useful for those uncomfortable standing. Weather permitting\, at 4:00 p.m. we will open a mobile bookstore where Dr. Adams will sign copies of his books. \nA morning session is scheduled from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Cluff Vista Park in downtown Ojai. Please visit this page to read more and register for that separate event. \nABOUT JAMES ADAMS\, PH.D:\nDr. Adams brings to Ojai a wealth of scientific knowledge and field experience as well as a singular perspective on herbal medicine. As he tells it\, “My family came to Virginia in 1635 and has always survived by using American Indian healing. On the frontier\, there were no doctors. American Indian healing was better than European medicine anyway. I continue this tradition.” Now retired from active teaching and enjoying his new status as Professor Emeritus\, Dr. Adams taught pharmacy students\, medical students\, doctors and other healthcare professionals for over 25 years at USC while researching the natural pharmaceutical compounds in native plants. He has over 200 publications.\nRunning parallel with his academic career\, Dr. Adams has worked with the Chumash people since 1998 and studied Chumash healing with Cecilia Garcia for almost 15 years. They wrote a book and 30 journal articles together. Jim is now the carrier of the healing knowledge passed to him by his teacher. \n“Humans have used plant medicines ever since humans came into existence\, about 200\,000 years ago\,” Dr. Adams explains in Healing with Medicinal Plants. “That means that our ancestors experienced an intense natural selection. Those who responded to plant medicines survived and passed their genes on. We are the products of this natural selection. Our bodies are designed to respond to plant medicines.” Here is an excellent 2017 article about Dr. Adams from USC School of Pharmacy magazine: “A Scientist’s Calling to Practice Chumash Healing.” \nPlease note: This walk will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour that morning and/or a forecast of an 80-100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nThe cost for the walk is $45/person. After the workshop\, participants will receive an email with a complete list of all plants that are identified and/or utilized as well as recipes and other info. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button to secure your space. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/afternoon-medicinal-plant-walk-with-jim-adams/
LOCATION:Riverview Trailhead\,  Ventura River Preserve
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210220T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210127T200832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210219T202546Z
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SUMMARY:Morning Medicinal Plant Walk with Jim Adams
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER\nPlease join me and special guest Professor Emeritus James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy for a Winter Medicinal Plant Walk in Ojai on Saturday morning\, February 20\, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Dr. Adams has been a frequent and popular contributor to my events for the past eight years. This walk is based on his ground-breaking pharmacological studies on local native plants and his personal commitment to sharing the traditional medicinal practices he learned from Chumash healer Cecilia Garcia. Dr. Adams is the co-author\, with Michelle Wong and Enrique Villaseñor\, of the fourth edition of Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West: Cultural and Scientific Basis for Their Use. The cultural portion is based on the teachings of Cecilia Garcia and the scientific portion is derived from Dr. Adams’ laboratory studies. \nThe walk will be held at Cluff Vista Park\, a handicapped-accessible native plant garden in downtown Ojai.  It will be a slow-paced walk identifying and discussing local medicinal plants. It will involve stopping for discussion for periods of time. A lightweight campstool could be useful for those uncomfortable standing. Weather permitting\, at 12:00 p.m. we will open a mobile bookstore where Dr. Adams will sign copies of his books. \nA second session is scheduled from 1:00 to 4:00 p.m. at the Ventura River Preserve. Please visit this page to read more and register for that separate event. \nABOUT JAMES ADAMS\, PH.D:\nDr. Adams brings to Ojai a wealth of scientific knowledge and field experience as well as a singular perspective on herbal medicine. As he tells it\, “My family came to Virginia in 1635 and has always survived by using American Indian healing. On the frontier\, there were no doctors. American Indian healing was better than European medicine anyway. I continue this tradition.” Now retired from active teaching and enjoying his new status as Professor Emeritus\, Dr. Adams taught pharmacy students\, medical students\, doctors and other healthcare professionals for over 25 years at USC while researching the natural pharmaceutical compounds in native plants. He has over 200 publications.\nRunning parallel with his academic career\, Dr. Adams has worked with the Chumash people since 1998 and studied Chumash healing with Cecilia Garcia for almost 15 years. They wrote a book and 30 journal articles together. Jim is now the carrier of the healing knowledge passed to him by his teacher. \n“Humans have used plant medicines ever since humans came into existence\, about 200\,000 years ago\,” Dr. Adams explains in Healing with Medicinal Plants. “That means that our ancestors experienced an intense natural selection. Those who responded to plant medicines survived and passed their genes on. We are the products of this natural selection. Our bodies are designed to respond to plant medicines.” Here is an excellent 2017 article about Dr. Adams from USC School of Pharmacy magazine: “A Scientist’s Calling to Practice Chumash Healing.” \nPlease note: This walk will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour that morning and/or a forecast of an 80-100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nThe cost for the walk is $45/person. After the workshop\, participants will receive an email with a complete list of all plants that are identified and/or utilized as well as recipes and other info. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button to secure your space. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/morning-medicinal-plant-walk-with-jim-adams/
LOCATION:TBA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210128T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210128T190000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20210113T165351Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210126T191224Z
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SUMMARY:Cancelled: Full Wolf Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Ken Black (10/30/20)\n \nPlease note: Due to multiple weather forecasts showing an 80% chance of heavy rain on Thursday evening\, this event has been cancelled to allow those signed up to make other plans. Please visit the February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to sign up for the next one.\n\nREGISTER\nOn Thursday evening\, January 28\, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.\, I’ll lead a Full Wolf Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset and moonrise.  The sun will begin setting at about 5:15 p.m. and the full moon will rise above the Topa Topa Bluffs at about 6:00 p.m.\, giving us a long window of time to take it all in. Attendance will be limited to 12 pre-screened participants. Temperatures will be checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nWe’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 4:15 p.m. Then we’ll gradually hike about 1.25 miles to a vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nHorehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCalifornia Buckwheat\nToyon\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:00 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. Nighttime temperature will be cold\, so be prepared. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $25. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Please note that PayPal payment will include their $1 fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 4:30 p.m. on Monday\, January 25. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the walk.  Participants will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. If that happens\, be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/full-wolf-moon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201130T183000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20201031T171914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201125T225053Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Sunset Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Ken Black (10/30/20)\n \nREGISTER\nOn Monday evening\, November 30\, from 3:30 to 6:30 p.m.\, I’ll lead a Full Moon Sunset Herb Walk to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset and moonrise.  The sun will begin setting at about 4:30 p.m. and the full moon will rise at about 5:40 p.m.\, giving us a long window of time to take it all in. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants\, temperatures checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nWe’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 3:15 p.m. Then we’ll gradually walk about 1.25 miles to the vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCalifornia Buckwheat\nToyon\nPrickly-Pear\nHollyleaf Cherry \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 6:30 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the walk is $25. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 3:30 p.m. Friday\, November 27. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the walk.  Participants will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. Be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to automatically be added to the wait list based on time of registration. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/full-moon-sunset-herb-walk-3/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201129T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20201031T171139Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201126T052252Z
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Eve Sunset Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon over Topa Topa Bluffs by Lanny Kaufer\n \nREGISTER\nOn Sunday evening\, November 29\, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m.\, I’ll lead a Full Moon Eve Sunset Herb Walk to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset and moonrise.  The sun will  begin setting at about 4:30 p.m. and the full moon will rise at about 5:10 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in. Attendance will be limited to 12 participants\, temperatures checked on arrival\, face coverings will be required\, and we will maintain 6 feet of physical distance at all times. Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms or a positive diagnosis is asked to stay home and a refund will be issued. \nNote: Technically\, the moon will be full at 1:29 a.m. on Monday\, November 30\, making the full moon eve on November 29 the closest time to the actual full moon. \nWe’ll meet at the Shelf Road trailhead at the top of N. Signal Street at 2:45 p.m. Then we’ll gradually walk about 1.25 miles to the vista point with some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with some uneven footing in places. We’ll stop along the way to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, possibly including: \nBlue Elderberry\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCalifornia Buckwheat\nToyon\nPrickly-Pear\nHollyleaf Cherry \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 6:00 p.m. \nRain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the walk is $25. Please use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before completing your payment with the PayPal button or personal check to secure your space. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 3:00 p.m. Thursday\, November 26. After that\, if I receive your cancellation with enough time to fill your space you will receive a refund. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the walk.  Participants will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. \nIf the event sells out\, PayPal will not accept your payment. You will see a message that says this event “is not available at this time” and you will be returned to this page. Be sure to click on the REGISTER button below to automatically be added to the wait list based on time of registration.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/full-moon-eve-sunset-herb-walk/
LOCATION:Shelf Road Trailhead at top of N. Signal St.\, 1300 N. Signal St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20201114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260425T090002
CREATED:20201109T150749Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T031527Z
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SUMMARY:Fall Harvesting & Survival Workshop with Christopher Nyerges
DESCRIPTION:Christopher demonstrating primitive firemaking at a previous Ojai workshop. Photo: Lanny Kaufer  \nREGISTER\nJoin me and renowned author/forager/survivalist Christopher Nyerges on Saturday\, November 14\, in Ojai for an outdoor Fall Harvesting and Survival Workshop. \nParticipants will: \n\nlearn to identify edible and medicinal plants\npractice making cordage from yucca leaves\, and\nprocess acorns and black walnuts for eating.\n\nConditions permitting\, Christopher will demonstrate starting a campfire using only natural plant materials. There may be other activities\, depending on seasonal foods and supplies available. \nThe workshop will begin with a morning herb walk among the native plants on the fringes of Euterpe Farms\, bordering the Ventura River Preserve. The afternoon workshop will take place under an oak tree. Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. \nThe following COVID-19 safeguards will be in place unless conditions and state requirements change by then: \n\nAttendance will be limited to 20 participants.\nThose with flu-like symptoms will be asked to remain at home.\nTemperatures will be checked upon arrival.\nEveryone will be required to wear a mask or face covering and observe 6 feet of physical distancing.\n\nChristopher Nyerges is an author\, forager\, survivalist and ethnobotanist with a lifelong interest in how native peoples lived off the land. He has been teaching classes and leading field trips since 1974 to over 40\,000 students. Nyerges has authored nearly two dozen books\, including Foraging California\, Guide to Wild Foods\,  Nuts and Berries of California\, How to Survive Anywhere\, Extreme Simplicity\, and many others.  He most recently was the editor of American Survival Guide magazine\, and served as editor of Wilderness Way magazine for 7 years. He has written several thousand newspaper and magazine articles in such publications as the Los Angeles Times\, Pasadena Star News\, Pasadena Weekly\, Whole Life Times\, Countryside\, Mother Earth News\, Acres USA\, American  Survival Guide\, and others. \nChristopher has appeared on the late Huell Howser’s public television series\, KCET’s “Life and Times\,” and National Geographic’s “Doomsday Preppers.” For two years\, he appeared on Fox TV’s “X Show\,” where he demonstrated survival skills on the streets of Los Angeles. He currently serves as a consultant to the “Naked and Afraid” show on Discovery.  Christopher Nyerges’ web sites are at ChristopherNyerges.com and SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nPlease note: This workshop will go on RAIN OR SHINE with the exception of a heavy downpour in the morning and/or a 100% chance of heavy rain that day. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with all necessary info\, including weather forecast and parking directions\, a few days prior to the workshop.  They also will receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants identified\, recipes\, and more. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nThe cost for the workshop\, including all materials\, is $85 for adults and $45 for children under 18\, one child per adult. Please use the REGISTER link at top and bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal button. Please note: online payment includes PayPal fees. If you prefer to mail a check\, please let me know when you register. \nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/fall-harvesting-survival-workshop-with-christopher-nyerges-2/
LOCATION:Euterpe Farms\, 587 S. Rice Rd.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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