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SUMMARY:Rose Valley Falls Herb Walk (POSTPONED)
DESCRIPTION:Rose Valley Falls Herb Walk (POSTPONED)\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nRose Valley Falls\, June 13\, 2015 Photo: Lanny Kaufer \n\n\n\nPLEASE NOTE: Out of an abundance of caution\, this walk has been postponed due to possibility of thunderstorm activity. A new date will be posted soon. LK\n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\nPlease join me for an Herb Walk to Rose Valley Falls on Saturday\, April 11\, from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. You will experience a local scenic wonder 300 feet high and learn about Rose Valley’s diverse plant communities. After a drive up California Scenic Highway 33\, the outing will begin with a stop at Upper Rose Valley Lake\, followed by a walk through Rose Valley Campground and a shaded walk in the forest of less than 1/2 mile each way to the Falls.  \n\n\n\nWe will see and smell aromatic California Bay trees\, see native Brookfoam and Maidenhair Ferns growing right on the Falls\, and search for the elusive Sweet Cicely and California Violet herbs on the trail to the Falls. It’s a great time of year to see a variety of spring wildflowers. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nRose Valley Falls seen from downstream in Rose Valley. The tall conifers on the mountainside are Bigcone Douglas-Fir. Photo: Lanny Kaufer \n\n\n\nThis walk is presented under a Special Use 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. As I do on all my walks and hikes\, I will demonstrate and discuss the modern and ancient uses of wild plants. Poisonous plants will also be identified.  \n\n\n\nTrailside discussion will include topics such as the difference between native and naturalized plants\, the role of humans in the ecological balance\, sustainable foraging\, and other topics generated by the participants. I’ve been leading informative and entertaining Herb Walks and Nature Hikes to Rose Valley Falls and other locations in Southern California since 1976. \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nThe day will begin with a caravan/carpool from the Maricopa Plaza parking lot at 9:00 a.m. and return there by 12:30 p.m. The cost is $25 for all ages.  Children 12-and-under are free\, one per adult\, by prior arrangement. No dogs or smoking\, please. Registrants will receive a confirmation email beforehand with all necessary info and a follow-up email after the walk with a plant list and other info. \n\n\n\nMy 2021 book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, along with the rest of my mobile bookshop will be available at the meeting place in the morning for sale and signing. \n\n\n\nWeather policy: Walks and hikes will go on RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour on the morning of the event\, probability of thunderstorm\, or a solid forecast of either the day before. Light rain or drizzle typically will not result in cancellation on my part. I will update registrants by email and text\, as needed\, and issue refunds if I need to cancel because of the weather. \n\n\n\nDog Policy: Years of experience have taught me that dogs on herb walks\, even on a leash\, are not a good fit. They can transfer poison oak oil on their fur\, may accidentally frighten another hiker who has a fear of dogs\, or may end up in a confrontation with another dog\, all despite the best intentions of the owner and the pet. That being said\, I do allow certified service dogs \n\n\n\nCancellation policy: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.  \n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nPlease REGISTER HERE FIRST before completing payment below.\n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already\, please REGISTER FIRST above before completing payment below.\n\n\n\nThere is just one all-ages ticket option for this event. \n\n\n\nNote: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $25 for all ages (one child 12-and-under free per adult) as long as there is still time for mail delivery.
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260418T090000
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SUMMARY:Sisar Creek Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Sisar Creek Nature Hike\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n                                   Sisar Canyon Trail. Photo: Lanny Kaufer \n\n\n\n4/18/26: Registration is now closed for this event.\n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n🎧 Click below: Full-length audio of “Sisar Creek” by the April Hendrix Band \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis beautiful oak-forested trail along Sisar Creek is one of my all-time favorites in the Ojai Valley. It’s actually located in the Upper Ojai Valley at the foot of the monumental Topa Topa Bluffs. Please join me for a Nature Hike there on Saturday\, April 18\, from 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. We will see and smell aromatic California Bay trees along with several other riparian trees\, including Bigleaf Maple\, not often found at this lower elevation. We’ll search for the elusive and uncommon Sweet Cicely and identify a wide variety of edible and medicinal plants. Expect butterflies; the spring wildflowers are busting out all over. \n\n\n\nThis hike is fairly easy but I classify it as a “nature hike” instead of an “herb walk” because of elevation gain at the beginning and a short creek crossing across boulders or through the shallow water. \n\n\n\nI operate in the Los Padres National Forest under a Special Use 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. As I do on all my walks and hikes\, I will demonstrate and discuss the modern and ancient uses of wild plants. Poisonous plants will also be identified. \n\n\n\nTrailside discussion will include topics such as the difference between native and naturalized plants\, the role of humans in the ecological balance\, sustainable foraging\, and other topics generated by the participants. I’ve been leading informative and entertaining Herb Walks and Nature Hikes to Sisar Canyon and other locations in Southern California since 1976. \n\n\n\nThe cost is $25 for all ages.  Children 12-and-under are free\, one per adult\, by prior arrangement. No dogs or smoking\, please. Registrants will receive a confirmation email with directions and all necessary info about a week before the hike and a follow-up email afterwards with a plant list and other info. \n\n\n\nMy 2021 book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, along with the rest of my mobile bookshop\, will be available where we park in the morning for sale and signing. \n\n\n\nWeather policy: Walks and hikes will go on RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour on the morning of the event\, probability of thunderstorm\, or a solid forecast of either the day before. Light rain or drizzle typically will not result in cancellation on my part. I will update registrants by email and text\, as needed\, and issue refunds if I need to cancel because of the weather. \n\n\n\nDog Policy: Years of experience have taught me that dogs on herb walks\, even on a leash\, are not a good fit. They can transfer poison oak oil on their fur\, may accidentally frighten another hiker who has a fear of dogs\, or may end up in a confrontation with another dog\, all despite the best intentions of the owner and the pet. That being said\, I do allow certified service dogs \n\n\n\nCancellation policy: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nPlease REGISTER HERE FIRST before completing payment below.\n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n\n\n\n\n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already\, please REGISTER FIRST above before completing payment below.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can email register@herbwalks.com to request instructions for mailing a payment of $25\, as long as there is still time for mail delivery.
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SUMMARY:"Wild Food and Medicine of Early California:" A 2-Part Experiential Class for OLLI
DESCRIPTION:“Wild Food and Medicine of Early California:” A 2-Part Experiential Class for OLLI\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nWhat was it like for Indigenous Californians and early settlers to find and prepare plant foods and medicinal home remedies? This immersive\, hands-on course invites you to find out by stepping into a “village-for-a-day” experience. Over two interactive sessions\, participants will work together to process flavorful black walnuts and to prepare a pain-relieving sagebrush liniment. Along the way\, you will learn about regional plants\, seasonal rhythms\, and the cultural knowledge that sustained communities for generations. Class size is limited to 30 participants. There will be a small additional fee for course materials. \n\n\n\nThis OLLI class\, taught by me\, is offered on two consecutive Wednesdays beginning April 22 and ending April 29 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Each week’s class will include a one-hour “herb walk” on the campus to meet the native plant community in the flesh\, so to speak\, and learn about their uses. The second hour will be an outdoor\, hands-on workshop  \n\n\n\nEnrollment began March 16. For more information and registration\, please visit OLLI at CSUCI. I will not be handling any registration or payment for this class. \n\n\n\nThe Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at CSUCI is a branch of the Extended University – originally designed for adults over 50 but now open to students of all ages – that offers college-level noncredit courses with no assignments or grades. In their own words\, “OLLI at CSUCI is dedicated to enriching the lives of lifelong learners by providing opportunities for intellectual stimulation and social connection designed for adults aged 50 and above. We foster a love of learning through university-level courses\, social & educational activities\, and special events.”
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SUMMARY:Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull moon\, May 2023. Photo: Joe P. Powers \n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\nOn Thursday evening\, April 30\, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.\, Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset afterglow and rising of the moon. Both will happen around 7:20 p.m. Although the actual time of the full moon is on Friday\, May 1\, at 10:23 a.m.\, it is obviously not visible then. And It rises too late that night to schedule a hike. So April 30 is the ideal time to view it in its fullness.  \nWe’ll meet at the trailhead at 5:15 p.m. for a 5:30 p.m. start\, then gradually hike about 1.5 miles to the viewing site\, experiencing some elevation gain on a well-worn\, dirt fire road with uneven footing in places. Along the way we’ll stop to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants\, including: \nBlack & Purple SageBlue ElderberryCoastal SagebrushPassionfruitPrickly-Pear andYucca \nWe’ll also identify Poison Oak. \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 8:00 p.m. I will have copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, for sale and signing before and after the hike. \nHeavy rain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event. \nIf there is interest we can meet up at Ojai Valley Brewery for an after-party. \nMy 2021 book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, will be available at the trailhead for sale and signing.\nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email a few days prior to the event with all necessary info\, including what to bring\, weather forecast\, and directions to the trailhead. Afterwards\, they also will receive a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. \nIn addition to the adult tickets ($35)\, tickets for students 13-17 ($25) and children 6-12 ($15) are offered below. One supervising adult must accompany each child 12 years old or younger. Senior discount is available by request. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please.  \nMY WEATHER POLICY: Walks and hikes will go on RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour on the morning of the event\, probability of thunderstorm\, or a solid forecast of either the day before. Light rain or drizzle will not result in cancellation on my part. I will update registrants by email and text\, as needed\, and issue refunds if I need to cancel because of the weather. \nMY CANCELLATION POLICY: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee. \n \n\n\nREGISTRATION\n\n\n\nPlease REGISTER HERE FIRST here before completing payment below.\n\n\n\n	Notice: JavaScript is required for this content.\n\n\n    \n\n\n        \n        \n        \n\n\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nPlease REGISTER FIRST above before completing payment below.\n\n\n\nThere are several ticket options. Please choose the one you qualify for. \n\n\n\n		\n			\n				\n					\n						\n					\n					\n						\n							\n						\n					\n				\n			\n		\n		\nProducts by Tag\n\n\n\n					\n\n\nFull Moon Sunset Nature Hike: Thursday\, April 30\n\n\n					$36.71\n				\n\n\n					\n					Add to cart\n					\n					\n				\n\n				\n					\n\n\nFull Moon Sunset Nature Hike : Thursday\, April 30 (STUDENT)\n\n\n					$26.36\n				\n\n\n					\n					Add to cart\n					\n					\n				\n\n				\n					\n\n\nFull Moon Sunset Nature Hike: Thursday\, May 10 (CHILD)\n\n\n					$16.00\n				\n\n\n					\n					Add to cart\n					\n					\n				\n\n				\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $35/adult\, $25/student\, or $15/child (one per adult) as long as there is still time for mail delivery.Cancellation policy: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.
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SUMMARY:Ojai Herbal Retreat
DESCRIPTION:Ojai Herbal Retreat\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nImmerse yourself in plant wisdom\, gentle practices\, and meaningful community. This in-person gathering Saturday\, May 30\, on the forested grounds of Krotona Institute brings together skilled herbalists for outdoor workshops\, practical knowledge\, and a nourishing retreat in the beautiful Ojai landscape. Vegetarian lunch options are available to be delivered\, allowing  you  to remain in this special meditative environment for the entire day.  \n\n\n\nAttendees will rotate through four outdoor stations for hands-on workshops\, including \n\n\n\n\n“Creative Rituals for Everyday Beauty” with Jiling Lin (Acupuncturist\, Herbalist\, Artist)\n\n\n\n“Grounding Through Touch: Herbal Oils & Self-Massage Rituals” with Emily Watson (Certified Clinical Herbalist; Certified Clinical Nutritionist; Founder/Director\, Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing\, )\n\n\n\n“Rest\, Reset and Restore” with Carol Wade (Registered Herbalist (AHG); Founder/Director\, Ojai School of Herbal Studies; Founder\, Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden)\n\n\n\n“Meet the Global Plant Community of Krotona Hill:” An Herb Walk with Lanny Kaufer (Retreat Director\, Author of Medicinal Herbs of California\, Founder of Herb Walks [1976])\n\n\n\n\nA relaxed 1.5 hour lunch break will allow for time to enjoy the peace and beauty of the Krotona campus. Admission tickets include an option to pre-pay for a vegetarian lunch to be delivered from one of 3 participating restaurants. That convenience will allow you to spend the entire day in retreat without having to run into town. \n\n\n\nVisit OjaiHerbal.org for all the details and registration. Early-bird prices in effect through April 30.
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