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SUMMARY:“Herbal Tools for Tumultuous Times” － A Garden Workshop with Carol Wade
DESCRIPTION:“Herbal Tools for Tumultuous Times” － A Garden Workshop with Carol Wade\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\nOn Saturday\, April 27\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, herbalist-gardener-teacher Carol Wade of Ojai School of Herbal Studies will lead an outdoor workshop — “Herbal Tools for Tumultuous Times” — on using plants to cultivate a state of mental resilience and hope as we move through unsettling times. \nThe emotions these times bring up for ourselves and our loved ones— insecurity\, depression\, anxiety and grief — can be overwhelming. A look outside our doorsteps reveals a world of possible tools and allies: plants in all their glory\, natural light\, breaths of fresh air\, scents\, colors and simple movements. Let’s explore them all at Carol’s amazing Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden in the East End of the Ojai Valley! \nDuring a morning herb walk through the Garden led by Carol and me\, you’ll enjoy the beautiful vistas as you learn how to grow and care for some of the many herbal allies that live in the Garden.  You’ll also learn the properties of plants that we’ll process in the afternoon hands-on  workshop. We’ll use herbs we’ve gathered to make healing products to take home\, such as: \n\nResiliency Tea\nAromatherapy or Foot Massage Oil\nFoot Bath Blend\nSmall Smudge Bundle\n\nThe cost is $75/person\, due in advance by PayPal or personal check. A $5 cash materials fee will be collected onsite. I will have my mobile bookshop with me\, including my signed book and the rest of my curated collection. Please note: Due to limited space for gathering in the Garden\, registration will be limited to 14 participants. \nACUPUNCTURE CEUs: This course has been approved by the California Acupuncture Board\, Provider Number 1526\, for 7 hours of continuing education. There is a $25 processing fee for receiving a CEU certificate. Please indicate on the REGISTRATION form BELOW if you are interested in CEUs. If you have one\, please enter your acupuncture school discount code on the form. \nABOUT CAROL WADE:Carol Wade is a Registered Herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild and has practiced as an herbalist and nutritional counselor for over 25 years. She studied health education and nutritional counseling at the Gary Null Health and Nutrition Program in New York\, and she is a graduate of the Herbal Therapeutics Study Program and the Herbal Therapeutics Graduate Clinical Program of the Herbalist Therapeutics Research Foundation\, founded and directed by herbalist and ethnobotanist David Winston.  \nHer garden\, the Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden in Ojai\, California\, serves as a hub for several medicinal herb-oriented ventures that bring the idea of using medicinal herbs in daily living as a viable and logical choice to the community at large. Dreamed up long ago and finally made a reality in 2012\, the Garden has taken years of intense work by Carol and her students to become the gorgeous landmark it is today. Since ground was first broken\, the garden has truly blossomed\, becoming a must-see stop for visitors and a place of respite and renewal for locals. With breathtaking views of the valley’s encompassing mountains\, the garden was conceived as a showpiece\, educational tool\, and medicinal resource in one. Designed in the shape of a nautilus shell\, the 11 main beds in the garden represent the major body systems\, and each is planted with specimen herbs from around the world specially suited to supporting and healing those systems. Above the nautilus is a sunburst row of production beds\, with plants for future harvest and use in tinctures\, salves\, oils and other preparations. \nIn 2016 Carol founded the Ojai School of Herbal Studies\, a 22-month herbal studies program that utilizes the garden\, hands on medicine making\, and an in-depth education in how to use herbs safely and effectively\, including terminology\, plant chemistry\, anatomy and physiology\, an extensive materia medica\, and actual herb cultivation. \nABOUT LANNY KAUFER:Lanny Kaufer has been leading Herb Walks and Nature Hikes in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties since 1976\, educating hundreds of locals and visitors on the flora of the area with a focus on herbs that can be used for food and medicine. As an herbal educator\, Lanny also leads workshops and presentations throughout the Ojai-Ventura-Santa Barbara area on the edible and medicinal uses of California plants. He holds a degree in Biology from UC Santa Cruz\, serves on the faculty of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University\, Channel Islands. \nLanny is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants (Falcon Guides\, 2021). Lanny hosts the Ojai Herbal Symposium and serves as chief consultant on medicinal plants for the Swimmer Medicinal Garden in Playa Vista. \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. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nThe cost of the workshop is $75. Please bring $5 cash for materials. There is an option below to buy a ticket for an additional $25 that includes a CEU certificate for licensed CA Acupuncturists. \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\nPlease be sure to REGISTER above before completing payment to secure your space.\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 $75 for regular admission or $100 to include CEU certificate.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
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/herbal-tools-for-tumultuous-times-a-garden-workshop-with-carol-wade/
LOCATION:Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden\, 1070 McAndrew Rd.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:April Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:April Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of full moon rising through clouds over Ojai by Joe P. Powers \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Wednesday evening\, April 24\, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and full moonrise. The sun will set and the full moon will rise at about 7:15 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in. The actual full moon time is late Tuesday afternoon\, so Wednesday night’s moon will appear just as full. Scheduling it on a Wednesday means we can have an optional “after-party” at the Ojai Valley Brewery (OVB) with hot food. That is one of the two nights a week they have a food truck onsite. Read more about that below. \nRegistrants will receive instructions on where to park. From the trailhead we’ll gradually walk about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain to the vista point\, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including: \nBlue Elderberry\nWild Horehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nYucca and\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the setting of the sun and rising of the moon\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 8:00. \nThe After-Party: Then at 8:15 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on Bryant Street at Ojai Valley Brewery’s heated outdoor dining area where brewmasters Jeremy Haffner\, Griffin Davis\, and their staff will be pouring their amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales. stouts and non-alcoholic beverages. They usually have a food truck on Wednesdays. If not\, Rondia will make chili for us to share. More updates here as they are posted on the OVB website. \nOVB brews change with the seasons and reflect the plants of Ojai. Three staples you’re likely to find on the list any time of year are Sugar Bush IPA\, brewed with wild local Ojai “Sugar Bush” Sumac; White Pixie Ale\, brewed with Pixie tangerine zests and orchard blossoms; and an amazing Chaparral Ale flavored and bittered with White and Black Sage and local Sagebrush instead of the usual Hops. Jeremy describes it as “built to mimic the scent on Shelf Road.” That’s where we’ll be walking! Non-alcoholic offerings also change with the seasons and may include an Elderflower-Blackberry Spritzer. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior\, student and child discounts are available. See PayPal button below. Paid 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. \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. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc. \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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Select Ticket Option (inc. PayPal fee):\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Adult $36.71 USD\n          \n            Student (13-17) $26.36 USD\n          \n            Child (6-12) $18.60 USD
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LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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SUMMARY:Herb Walk on San Antonio Creek Trail in Goleta
DESCRIPTION:Herb Walk on San Antonio Creek Trail in Goleta\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJump to registration\n\n\n\nPlease join me on Saturday\, April 20\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for an Herb Walk on San Antonio Creek Trail in Goleta. This easy\, family-friendly walk will include identifying\, demonstrating and discussing the many uses of wild plants by foragers\, herbalists\, and naturalists seeking them out for food\, herbal medicine\, first aid\, home remedies\, survival\, crafts\, ceremony and more. This time of year we can expect to find California Bay\, Mugwort\, Indian Lettuce\, California Blackberry\, Hummingbird Sage\, Black Sage\, and Wild Rose\, among others. Toxic plants such as Poison Oak and Poison Hemlock will also be identified. \n\n\n\nBlack Sage flower and Honeybee. Photo by Ben Grangereau\n\n\n\nTrailside discussion will include sustainable foraging\, Chumash plant uses\, and other topics generated by the participants. This slow-paced walk is suitable for all hikers able to walk less than 2 miles round-trip on a level trail and stand for periods of time. Participants will receive an email afterwards with a plant list (including common and scientific names) and other useful notes. \n\n\n\nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\nBefore the walk\, I will have my mobile bookstore on display\, including copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, available for sale and signing. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \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\nPlease be sure to REGISTER above before completing payment to secure your space. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER form above 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 $35/person.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\, please email register@herbwalks.com to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of waiting list signup.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 Wild Food Experience with Lanny & Rondia
DESCRIPTION:Ojai Wild Food Experience with Lanny & Rondia\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto: Wild salad from 2023 Wild Food Experience \n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\nNOTE: This is the rescheduled date for the March 30 event that was postponed due to rain forecast. Afternoon location has changed. Menu subject to change.\nPlease join me and my wife Rondia on Sunday\, April 14\, from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. for our second Ojai Wild Food Experience. The day will begin with a morning foraging expedition on the grounds of Euterpe Farms’ outdoor study area overlooking the Ventura River Preserve. After the foraging walk and a mid-day break\, hands-on food processing activities will take place in Fisher Hall at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church in Ojai to prepare a vegetarian community meal. Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. \nParticipants will learn to: \n\nidentify and forage edible plants of the season\nmake a salad with wild greens and flowers gathered on the property\nprepare a pasta dish with wild herbs gathered on the property\nprocess acorns for making acorn tortillas\nprepare elderflower fritters for dessert\nprocess wild black walnuts to top off the meal\n\nThere may be other activities\, depending on seasonal foods and supplies available.  I will have my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, available for sale and signing after the meal along with my entire mobile bookshop. \nValley oak acorns shelled and ready for processing\nRondia and Lanny Kaufer hiking in Palm Springs\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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\nPlease be sure to REGISTER above before completing payment to secure your space. \n\n\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 request instructions for mailing a payment of $55/adult or $25/child under 18 (limit: one child per adult).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\, email register@herbwalks.com to sign up for the waiting list. If spaces become available they will be filled based on date and time of waiting list signup.Cancellation policy: We will refund your payment if you notify us up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that we will make every effort to fill your space but cannot guarantee it.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/wild-food-experience-2-2/
LOCATION:Euterpe Farms “tienda”\, 587 S. Rice Road\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wheeler Gorge Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Wheeler Gorge Nature Hike\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJump to registration\n\n\nPlease join me on Saturday\, April 6\, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. for another nature hike on the Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail. The February hike sold out quickly so I scheduled another to accommodate all those who want to visit this special place just 9 miles up scenic Highway 33 from Ojai. The trail loop is less than 1 mile long and features a rushing mountain stream under a canopy of trees\, long views of the surrounding mountains\, and plenty of native plants for identifying\, demonstrating and discussing their many uses by foragers\, herbalists\, and naturalists for food\, herbal medicine\, first aid\, home remedies\, survival\, crafts\, ceremony and more. This time of year we can expect to find Coast Live Oaks\, White Alders\, Mugwort\, California Blackberry\, Black Sage\, Chamise\, Canyon Pea\, and Soap Plant\, among many others. Poison Oak will also be identified (and avoided). Participants will receive an email afterwards with a plant list (including common and scientific names) and other useful notes. \n\nCanyon Pea on Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail\, February 2022\n\n\nTrailside discussion will include sustainable foraging\, Chumash plant uses\, and other topics generated by the participants. This is designated as a “nature hike” rather than an  “herb walk” because the trail includes some short but steep inclines with stretches of rocky footing. Rocks may be slippery if it has rained recently. Good balance and hiking shoes are required. \nWe will meet at Maricopa Plaza parking lot in Ojai at 8:45 a.m. for a 9:00 a.m. caravan/carpool to the trailhead. We’ll walk for two hours beginning at 9:30 and return to Maricopa Plaza by approximately 12:00 p.m. An optional visit to the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center on the way back to town is also possible. The cost for all ages of participants is $25. Please email me if you have questions about bringing children. \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. \nThis event in the Los Padres National Forest is presented under a Special Use Permit from the U. S. Forest Service for wilderness outfitters and guides. \nBefore the walk\, at the caravan meeting place\, I will have my mobile bookstore on display\, including copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, available for sale and signing. \n  \n \n\n\n\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\nPlease be sure to REGISTER above before completing payment to secure your space.\n\n\n\n\n\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \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 $25/person.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 waiting list signup.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.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/wheeler-gorge-nature-hike-2/
LOCATION:Maricopa Plaza for caravan to trailhead\, 1207 Maricopa Hwy.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:"The Twisted History of Herbal Medicine in America:" A 6-Week Class at CSU Channel Islands & Online
DESCRIPTION:“The Twisted History of Herbal Medicine in America:” A 6-Week Class at CSU Channel Islands & Online\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis slideshow lecture class is available in-person or online to those 50 years of age and older who register with the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at California State University\, Channel Islands. \nHere is a link to the OLLI Spring II catalog  including registration information. Once you join OLLI\, or if you are already registered with them\, you will be able to signup and pay for Spring II classes on Monday\, March 4. In-person space at Broome Library is limited. There is no limit to online Zoom registration. \nHere is the class description: \n“The Twisted History of Herbal Medicine in America” –  a 6-week class beginning Wednesday\, March 27\, 2024\, 10:00AM – 12:00PM\, once a week for 2 hours \nIn 2021\, continuing a long upward trend\, Americans spent over $12 billion on herbs and herbal supplements. Documented use of humans eating medicinal herbs dates back at least 50\,000 years. Today\, the World Health Organization estimates that 60 percent of the world’s population rely on herbal medicines for their primary health care.So why have medicinal herbs largely disappeared from modern American standard practice medicine and the pharmacies that supply it? \nIn this course\, you will learn the twists and turns in the fascinating history of American herbal medicine\, a history that begins with Native Americans\, famous Greeks\, Romans\, medieval monks\, and European kings\, to surprising participants like George Washington\,  John D. Rockefeller and Andrew Carnegie. \nABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR: Lanny 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. He is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California (Falcon Guides\, 2021).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/twisted-history-of-herbal-medicine-in-america/
LOCATION:Broome Library\, California State University\, Channel Islands\, One University Drive\, Camarillo\, CA\, 93012\, United States
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SUMMARY:March Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:March Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n“A Cloud and Landscape Study by Moonlight” (1822) by Johan Christian Claussen Dahl \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Saturday evening\, March 23\, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and full moonrise. The sun will set and the full moon will rise at about 6:15 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in. The actual full moon time is 12:00 a.m. on Monday\, so Saturday night’s moon will appear completely full. Scheduling it on a Saturday means we can have an optional “after-party” at the Ojai Valley Brewery (OVB). Read more about that below. \nRegistrants will receive instructions on where to park. From the trailhead we’ll gradually walk about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain to the vista point\, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including: \nBlue Elderberry\nWild Horehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nYucca and\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the setting of the sun and rising of the moon\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:00. I will have my book Medicinal Herbs of California on hand for sale and signing at that time. \nThe After-Party: Then at 7:15 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on Bryant Street at Ojai Valley Brewery’s heated outdoor dining area where brewmasters Jeremy Haffner and Griffin Davis and their staff will be pouring their amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales. stouts and non-alcoholic beverages. On the 23rd they will feature East Indian food from Himalaya Cuisine. \nOVB brews change with the seasons and reflect the plants of Ojai. Three staples you’re likely to find on the list any time of year are Sugar Bush IPA\, brewed with wild local Ojai “Sugar Bush” Sumac; White Pixie Ale\, brewed with Pixie tangerine zests and orchard blossoms; and an amazing Chaparral Ale flavored and bittered with White and Black Sage and local Sagebrush instead of the usual Hops. Jeremy describes it as “built to mimic the scent on Shelf Road.” That’s where we’ll be walking! Non-alcoholic offerings also change with the seasons and may include an Elderflower-Blackberry Spritzer. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior\, student and child discounts are available. See PayPal button below. Paid 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. \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. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc. \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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Select Ticket Option (inc. PayPal fee):\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Adult $36.71 USD\n          \n            Student (13-17) $26.36 USD\n          \n            Child (6-12) $18.60 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/march-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike-3/
LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar "The History of Ojai Herb Walks"
DESCRIPTION:Please join me and host Emily Watson\, Director of the Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing for a FREE webinar/interview on the history of Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer. As my readers and attendees know\, I have been leading “Herb Walks” (edible and medicinal plant walks) for over 47 years. Many aspiring and practicing herbalists and naturalists in Southern California have gotten their start or enhanced their knowledge at an herb walk\, nature hike or workshop. Learn what it was like to start my own herbal business and eventually create  the Ojai Herbal Symposium and become a faculty member at the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Cal State University\, Channel Islands. \nPlease visit this link to learn more and register for the free Zoom online webinar.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/free-webinar-the-history-of-ojai-herb-walks/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Artemisia Academy of Herbal Arts & Healing":MAILTO:info@artemisiaacademy.com
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SUMMARY:Spring Equinox/St. Patrick's Day Walkabout at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Alexandra Nicklin: Four Directions Circle at the Vista on Taft Nature Preserve \nPlease note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. Please visit this page to register. You can email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com with any questions. Admission to the walkabout is $50/person which includes a $15 donation to CEF. \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway. \nPlease join me for a Spring Equinox/St. Patrick’s Day Walkabout at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve on Sunday\, March 17\, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. “Walkabout” is an Australian term for a temporary return to traditional Aboriginal life\, taken especially between periods of work or residence in modern society and usually involving a period of travel through the bush. That is what I have planned for us in observance of the Spring Equinox\, although for a much shorter time than the traditional Australian journey and as a group instead of solo. \nCoincidentally\, March 17 is also St. Patrick’s Day. Long before St. Paddy and Christianity arrived in Ireland\, the ancient Celts celebrated the Spring Equinox with a festival known as Ostara. This festival was a celebration of the end of winter and the start of the spring season. We will honor that “pagan” tradition as well. You are strongly encouraged to wear green. \nOur walkabout will begin in the Australian section of the Gardens and make its way through the wild plant communities in the Nature Preserve to the Four Directions Circle\, a replica of a Native American medicine wheel on a mesa with a 360 degree view. There we will interact with the stone compass as we connect with the annual solar cycle and our own ancestral origins somewhere on Planet Earth. \nAs we do on all my monthly Natural History walks at the Taft Ranch\, we will identify and discuss useful plants and observe birds and animal signs in the context of the local ecology. My intention is to create a space for people to connect and interact with the natural world by learning the language of nature. \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. \nABOUT TAFT GARDENS & NATURE PRESERVE:\nA project of the nonprofit Conservation Endowment Fund\, Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve was described for years as one of Ojai’s best-kept secrets. Not anymore! This botanical gem was featured 2022 in an L. A. Times article on “The 16 Most Beautiful and Inviting Public Gardens in Southern California” and also included in the RedBook Magazine list of “The 12 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the United States.”  \nABOUT LANNY KAUFER:\nLanny Kaufer has been leading herb walks and nature hikes\, as well as foraging and medicinal plant workshops\, since 1976\, focusing on ethnobotany\, the academic term for the human uses of plants. He is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California\, published by Falcon Guides in December of 2021 and now in its third printing. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the walkabout. Lanny is the founder and director of the Ojai Herbal Symposium.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/spring-equinox-st-patricks-day-walkabout-at-taft-gardens-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve":MAILTO:taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240310T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
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SUMMARY:Wild Mushroom Walk with Jess Starwood
DESCRIPTION:PLEASE NOTE: As of March 1\, this event is sold out. Please register for the waiting list as there often are cancellations in the days before events. I always try to fill those spaces and issue a refund to those who had to cancel even if it’s after my stated cancellation deadline below.\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 of $2.76. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $65/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.\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 it. \nREGISTER\nAs you walk the meadows\, mountains\, and valleys of Southern California\, do you find yourself wishing you knew more about the elusive mushrooms you encounter? Turn your wishing into learning on Sunday\, March 10\,  from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. when Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer hosts a Wild Mushroom Walk in Ojai with acclaimed forager/chef Jess Starwood\, author of Mushroom Wanderland: A Forager’s Guide to Finding\, Identifying\, and Using More Than 25 Wild Fungi!.  We’ll visit a diverse Ojai habitat that is home to several species of fungi and numerous edible and medicinal plants. Of course\, we can’t guarantee which mushrooms we’ll find as that is unpredictable\, dependent on rainfall\, weather\, and other factors. Not to worry\, though. Jess will bring dried samples from her pantry to fill in the gaps. \nWe’ll meet at 9 a.m. at the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Ojai Meadows Preserve where Jess and I will walk with you through a variety of plant communities for plant ID and mushroom foraging.  Jess and I will be available before and after the walk to sign our respective books. I will have my complete mobile bookshop with me. All participants will receive a detailed email afterwards with a complete plant and fungi identification list including their common and scientific names. \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. \nPlease note: This will be Jess’s only Ojai event during mushroom season this year as she is taking time off from teaching to complete a Doctorate of Science in Integrative Health. All three of her past mushroom walks and workshops in Ojai sold out so don’t delay if you want to be able to participate in this very special event. \n \nABOUT JESS STARWOOD:\nJess Starwood is a forager\, plant-based chef\, and herbalist. She is the author and photographer of Mushroom Wanderland: A Forager’s Guide to Finding\, Identifying\, and Using 25 Wild Fungi! and has led wild food and herbalism classes\, workshops\, and immersive wild food adventures all across the country and in Mexico. She has a Master of Science degree in Herbal Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences and has worked as a forager and consultant with several Michelin-starred restaurants in Los Angeles. \nJess is the editor of McIlvainea\, The Journal of American Mycology and Spore Print\, the newsletter of the Los Angeles Mycological Society (lamushrooms.org). She serves on the Board of Directors of the Arizona Mushroom Society (azmushrooms.org) \nJess’s website is at www.jstarwood.com. She can be found on Instagram @jess.starwood. and on Facebook at Facebook.com/jessstarwood. \nABOUT LANNY KAUFER:\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. As an herbal educator\, Lanny also leads workshops and presentations throughout the Ojai-Ventura-Santa Barbara area on the edible and medicinal uses of California plants. He is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants\, published by Falcon Guides in December 2021. \nLanny earned a biology degree at the University of California where he completed independent studies in naturopathic medicine under physiology professor Dr. Henry Hilgard. Lanny is a faculty member of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University\, Channel Islands. He hosted the 3rd Ojai Herbal Symposium in November\, 2023\, and serves as chief consultant on medicinal plants for the Swimmer Medicinal Garden in Playa Vista. He can be found on Instagram@OjaiHerbal and on Facebook at Facebook.com/HerbWalks. \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 of $2.76. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $65/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.\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 it.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/wild-mushroom-walk-with-jess-starwood/
LOCATION:Ojai Meadows Preserve\, 1601 Maricopa Highway\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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SUMMARY:Foraging & Firemaking with Jim Robertson
DESCRIPTION:Jim Robertson gently blowing on an ember to ignite the tinder bundle for a primitive fire \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. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $75/adult or $40/child under 18.\nThis workshop will be limited to 16 participants. 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 waiting list signup.\nCancellation policy: We will refund your payment if you notify us up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that we will make every effort to fill your space but cannot guarantee it.\nREGISTER\nJoin me and renowned aboriginal skills expert Jim Robertson on Saturday\, March 9\, in Ojai for an outdoor Foraging & Firemaking workshop. \nParticipants will: \n\nlearn to identify edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants\nlearn and practice ancient hand drill and bow drill fire starting\npractice all the steps from creating an ember to building a fire\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. Plants used for fire making will be identified and discussed. The afternoon workshop will take place under an oak tree (see photo). Everyone will have a chance to participate in all activities. All supplies and materials will be provided. Space is limited to allow for individual instruction for all participants.                     \nJim Robertson has been an instructor of aboriginal skills and wilderness survival training for over 20 years. He teaches regularly in the Greater Los Angeles area (Santa Monica Mountains\, San Gabriel Mountains\, etc.) and is a volunteer naturalist for the Santa Monica Mountains. Additionally he sometimes teaches in much more distant areas. The skills that Jim teaches help people to connect in very deep\, meaningful\, fun\, and personal ways with their natural environment (and themselves). This connection motivates and inspires people to become good stewards of the land and of themselves… which is Jim’s goal. \nRead all about Jim at https://sites.google.com/aboriginalskills.com/home/. \nSee photo albums from his many workshops here: https://www.facebook.com/jim.robertson.aboriginalskills/photos_albums. \n \n  \n  \n  \n \n \n \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \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. Paid 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 $75 for adults and $40 for children under 18 (one 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. \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. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $75/adult or $40/child under 18.\nThis workshop will be limited to 16 participants. 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 waiting list signup.\nCancellation policy: We will refund your payment if you notify us up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that we will make every effort to fill your space but cannot guarantee it.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Select ticket option (inc. PayPal fee):\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            1 Adult $78.11 USD\n          \n            2 Adults $156.22 USD\n          \n            1 child $41.89 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/foraging-firemaking-workshop-with-jim-robertson/
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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SUMMARY:February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Carla Cahill \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Saturday evening\, February 24\, from 4:30 to 7:15 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and full moonrise. The sun will set and the full moon will rise at about 6:30 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in.  Following the hike is an optional “after-party” at the Ojai Valley Brewery. Read more about that below. \nRegistrants will receive instructions on where to park. From the trailhead we’ll gradually hike about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain (and some uneven footing in places) to the vista point\, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nBlue Elderberry\nWild Horehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nToyon\nYucca and\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the setting of the sun and rising of the moon\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:15. \nThe After-Party: Then at 7:30 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on Bryant Street at Ojai Valley Brewery’s heated outdoor dining area where brewmaster Jeremy Haffner and his staff will be pouring his amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales. stouts and non-alcoholic beverages. They have a pizza food truck and live music scheduled on Saturday. \nJeremy’s brews change with the seasons and reflect the plants of Ojai. Three staples you’re likely to find on his list any time of year are Sugar Bush IPA\, brewed with wild local Ojai “Sugar Bush” Sumac; White Pixie Ale\, brewed with Pixie tangerine zests and orchard blossoms; and an amazing Chaparral Ale flavored and bittered with White and Black Sage and local Sagebrush instead of the usual Hops. Jeremy describes it as “built to mimic the scent on Shelf Road.” That’s where we’ll be walking! Non-alcoholic offerings also change with the seasons and may include an Elderflower-Blackberry Spritzer. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior\, student and child discounts are available by request. Paid 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. \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. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc. \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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Select Ticket Option (inc. PayPal fee)\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Adult $36.71 USD\n          \n            Student (13-17) $29.47 USD\n          \n            Child (6-12) $18.60 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/february-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike-after-party-at-ojai-valley-brewery/
LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240210T130000
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SUMMARY:Wheeler Gorge Nature Hike
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 $25/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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPlease join me on Saturday\, February 10\, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. for a nature hike on the Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail. This trail loop is less than 1 mile long and features a rushing mountain stream under a canopy of trees\, long views of the surrounding mountains\, and plenty of native plants for identifying\, demonstrating and discussing their many uses by foragers\, herbalists\, and naturalists for food\, herbal medicine\, first aid\, home remedies\, survival\, crafts\, ceremony and more. This time of year we can expect to find Coast Live Oaks\, White Alders\, Indian Lettuce\, Mugwort\, California Blackberry\, Black Sage\, Canyon Pea\, and Soap Plant\, among many others. We will probably encounter mushrooms and other fungi. Poison Oak will also be identified (and avoided). Participants will receive an email afterwards with a plant list (including common and scientific names) and other useful notes. \n\nCanyon Pea on Wheeler Gorge Nature Trail\, February 2022\nTrailside discussion will include sustainable foraging\, Chumash plant uses\, and other topics generated by the participants. This is designated as a “nature hike” rather than an  “herb walk” because the trail includes some short but steep inclines with stretches of rocky footing. Rocks may be slippery if it has rained recently. Good balance and hiking shoes are required. \nWe will meet at Maricopa Plaza parking lot in Ojai at 9:45 a.m. for a 10:00 a.m. caravan/carpool to the trailhead. We’ll walk for two hours beginning at 10:30 and return to Maricopa Plaza by approximately 1:00 p.m. An optional visit to the Wheeler Gorge Visitor Center on the way back to town is also possible. The cost for all ages of participants is $25. Please email me if you have questions about bringing children. \nPlease note: The hike will take place RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour that morning or a forecast of thunderstorms. Registrants will be updated\, if needed\, by text and/or email. \nThis event in the Los Padres National Forest is presented under a Special Use Permit from the U. S. Forest Service for wilderness outfitters and guides. \nBefore the walk\, at the caravan meeting place\, I will have my mobile bookstore on display\, including copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, available for sale and signing. \n \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. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $25/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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/wheeler-gorge-nature-hike/
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:20240124T151500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240124T174500
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20231231T050318Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240107T034957Z
UID:13555-1706109300-1706118300@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:January Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon over winter Topa Topa Bluffs by Joe P. Powers \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Wednesday evening\, January 24\, from 3:15 to 5:45 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and full moonrise. The sun will set and the full moon will rise at about 5:00 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in. Following the hike is an optional “after-party” with local beer and barbecue at the Ojai Valley Brewery. Read more about that below. \nRegistrants will receive instructions on where to park. From the trailhead we’ll gradually walk about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain to the vista point\, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nWild Horehound\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nToyon\nYucca and\nPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the setting of the sun and rising of the moon\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 5:45. \nThe After-Party: Then at 6;00 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on Bryant Street at Ojai Valley Brewery’s heated outdoor dining area where brewmaster Jeremy Haffner and his staff will be pouring his amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales. stouts and non-alcoholic beverages. They’ll also have Big Mann BBQ in the house! \nJeremy’s brews change with the seasons and reflect the plants of Ojai. Three staples you’re likely to find on his list any time of year are Sugar Bush IPA\, brewed with wild local Ojai “Sugar Bush” Sumac; White Pixie Ale\, brewed with Pixie tangerine zests and orchard blossoms; and an amazing Chaparral Ale flavored and bittered with White and Black Sage and local Sagebrush instead of the usual Hops. Jeremy describes it as “built to mimic the scent on Shelf Road.” That’s where we’ll be walking! Non-alcoholic offerings also change with the seasons and may include an Elderflower-Blackberry Spritzer. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior\, student and child discounts are available by request. Paid 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. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. Light rain will not cancel. Heavy rain or solid chance of thunderstorm will. You will receive a refund if I need to cancel due to weather. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc. \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.\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.\nREGISTER\n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Ticket Prices (inc. PayPal fee)\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Adult $36.71 USD\n          \n            Student (13-17) $29.47 USD\n          \n            Child (6-12) $18.60 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/january-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike-after-party-at-ojai-valley-brewery/
LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240113T160000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20240108T222904Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240108T222904Z
UID:13659-1705143600-1705161600@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Oxnard Native Plant Fest
DESCRIPTION:Please join me Saturday\, January 13\, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the 3rd annual Oxnard Native Plant Fest. I’ll have a booth with my bookshop\, including my book Medicinal Herbs of California available for sale and signing. I’ll also have native plant samples. Come see me to talk about foraging\, medicinal plants\, native plant gardens or whatever else is on your mind.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/oxnard-native-plant-fest/
LOCATION:Oxnard Performing Arts Center\, 800 Hobson Way\, Oxnard\, CA\, 93030\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231202T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20231013T041633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231127T220634Z
UID:13312-1701511200-1701518400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:December Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway. \nPlease join me for the last of this year’s monthly Natural History Walks at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve on Saturday\, December 2\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, meeting at 9:45 a.m. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property\, identify and discuss native plants\, and observe birds and animal tracks in the context of local ecology. \nThis event is a perfect fit with my personal mission to open a space for people to connect with the natural world\, starting with the plant kingdom. The diversity of plant communities and native species make Taft Nature Preserve the ideal place. Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve  featured in an L. A. Times article on “The 16 Most Beautiful and Inviting Public Gardens in Southern California.” And it recently was included in the RedBook Magazine list of “The 12 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the United States.” \nThe $35 cost includes a $10 donation to benefit the CEF\, the non-profit steward of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. The donation portion of the fee is tax-deductible. Space is limited so please register today by email to taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com. \nI will have my mobile bookshop onsite after the walk\, including my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, and Milt McAuley’s classic Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains which features every plant we will see. \nPlease plan on leaving dogs and cigarettes at home. Thanks! \nPlease note: This event is presented by the CEF\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/december-natural-history-walk-at-taft-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve":MAILTO:taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231118T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230810T222309Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230810T222550Z
UID:13036-1700301600-1700308800@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:November Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway. \nPlease join me for a Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve on Saturday\, November 18\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, meeting at 9:45 a.m. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property\, identify and discuss native plants\, and observe birds and animal tracks in the context of local ecology. \nThis event is a perfect fit with my personal mission to open a space for people to connect with the natural world\, starting with the plant community. And Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve is an amazing place! In fact\, it was featured in an L. A. Times article on “The 16 Most Beautiful and Inviting Public Gardens in Southern California.” And it was recently included in the RedBook Magazine list of “The 12 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the United States.” \nThe $35 cost includes a $10 donation to benefit the CEF\, the non-profit steward of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. The donation portion of the fee is tax-deductible. Space is limited so please register today by email to taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com. \nI will have my mobile bookshop onsite after the walk\, including my new book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, and Milt McAuley’s classic Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains which features every plant we will see. \nPlease plan on leaving dogs and cigarettes at home. Thanks! \nPlease note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/november-natural-history-walk-at-taft-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve":MAILTO:taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231111T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231112T170000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230618T172624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230703T225935Z
UID:12689-1699693200-1699808400@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Ojai Herbal Symposium on "Herbs: The People's Medicine" -- November 11-12\, 2023
DESCRIPTION:https://ojaiherbal.org
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/save-the-date-ojai-herbal-symposium-on-herbs-the-peoples-medicine-november-11-12-2023/
LOCATION:Krotona Hall\, 2 Krotona St.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T191500
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230808T184107Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231010T232252Z
UID:13009-1698512400-1698520500@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:October Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs by Judy Cheske \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Saturday evening\, October 28\, from 5:00 to 7:15 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and full moonrise. The sun will set and the full moon will rise at about 6:20 p.m.\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in. Following the hike is an optional “after-party” at the Ojai Valley Brewery. Read more about that below. \nRegistrants will receive instructions on where to park. From the trailhead we’ll gradually walk about 1.5 miles on a well used dirt road with gradual elevation gain to the vista point\, stopping along the way to meet some valuable native plants including: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nBlack & Purple Sage\nCoastal Sagebrush\nToyon\nYucca\nPrickly-Pear\nand\, hopefully\, the fragrant night-blooming Brickellbush. \nAfter witnessing the setting of the sun and rising of the moon\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:15. \nThe After-Party: Then at 7:30 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on Bryant Street at Ojai Valley Brewery’s heated outdoor dining area where brewmaster Jeremy Haffner and his staff will be pouring his amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales. stouts and non-alcoholic beverages. They’ll also have food and music! \nJeremy’s brews change with the seasons and reflect the plants of Ojai. Three staples you’re likely to find on his list any time of year are Sugar Bush IPA\, brewed with wild local Ojai “Sugar Bush” Sumac; White Pixie Ale\, brewed with Pixie tangerine zests and orchard blossoms; and an amazing Chaparral Ale flavored and bittered with White and Black Sage and local Sagebrush instead of the usual Hops. Jeremy describes it as “built to mimic the scent on Shelf Road.” That’s where we’ll be walking! Non-alcoholic offerings also change with the seasons and may include an Elderflower-Blackberry Spritzer. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost for the hike is $35/person. Senior\, student and child discounts are available by request. Paid 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. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. Light rain will not cancel. Heavy rain or solid chance of thunderstorm will. You will receive a refund if I need to cancel due to weather. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc. \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.\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.\nREGISTER\n\n  \n   \n\n\n\n        \n        Ticket Prices (inc. PayPal fee)\n      \n\n\n\n        \n            Adult $36.71 USD\n          \n            Student (13-17) $29.47 USD\n          \n            Child (6-12) $18.60 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/october-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike-after-party-at-ojai-valley-brewery/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231028T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230807T231127Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T200232Z
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SUMMARY:Oaktober Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Please note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve as one of their “Oaktober” events. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway. \nPlease join me for a Natural History Walk at Taft Nature Preserve on Saturday\, October 28\, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.\, meeting at 9:45 a.m. We will explore trails through the wild parts of the property\, identify and discuss native plants\, and observe birds and animal tracks in the context of local ecology. This walk is part of the Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve “Oaktober” series focusing on the native oak trees on the property. I will give special attention to the Coast Live Oaks (Quercus agrifolia) and their important role as a cornerstone species in the local ecosystem. \nThis event is a perfect fit with my personal mission to open a space for people to connect with the natural world\, starting with the plant community. And Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve is an amazing place! In fact\, it was featured in an L. A. Times article on “The 16 Most Beautiful and Inviting Public Gardens in Southern California.” And it was recently included in the RedBook Magazine list of “The 12 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the United States.” \nThe $35 cost includes a $10 donation to benefit the CEF\, the non-profit steward of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. The donation portion of the fee is tax-deductible. Space is limited so please register today by email to taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com. \nI will have my mobile bookshop onsite after the walk\, including my new book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, and Milt McAuley’s classic Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains which features every plant we will see. \nPlease plan on leaving dogs and cigarettes at home. Thanks! \nPlease note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve as one of their “Oaktober” events. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit this page or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com.  \nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/oaktober-natural-history-walk-at-taft-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve":MAILTO:taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231022T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230808T190232Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231022T145341Z
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SUMMARY:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Shovelnose Guitarfish\, Corbina\, and Round Stingray by John Brant (Carpinteria Salt Marsh\, July 2021) \nREGISTRATION FOR THIS WALK IS NOW CLOSED.\nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Sunday\, October 22\, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. we will return to the beautiful 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. \n \nThe park includes walking trails and interpretive signage. It is home to hundreds of migrating birds and other wildlife\, including exotic sharks\, rays and native fish when conditions are right. Depending on the tide level we may be able to see marine wildlife like the Guitarnose Shovelfish and Round Stingrays shown above in John Brant’s photo from our walk there in 2021. We chose a date with favorable tides so we’re keeping our fingers crossed. \nCalifornia Statice AKA Sea-Lavender (Limonium californium) \nWhether or not we see any marine life\, there is a great variety of edible and medicinal plants of the Coastal Strand and Coastal Sage Scrub plant communities for us to see and learn from. Interesting and useful native plants there include Blue Elderberry\, California Blackberry\, Grindelia\, Lemonade Berry\, Mugwort\, Pickleweed\, California Statice\, Wild Rose\, and Coastal Sagebrush. \nThis walk is presented under a license from the City of Carpinteria. Due to the sensitivity of the habitat\, dogs are prohibited here. No smoking\, please. \nCopies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, will be on hand for sale and signing before and after the walk. \n \nREGISTRATION:\nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/carpinteria-salt-marsh-herb-walk-3-2-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park\, 123 Ash Ave.\, Carpinteria\, 93013\, United States
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20231008T140000
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SUMMARY:In-Store Book Signing at Barnes & Noble in Ventura
DESCRIPTION:Please come join me for a free in-store book signing at Barnes & Noble in Ventura\, on Sunday\, October 8\, from 2:00-4:00 p.m. I’d love to meet you or visit with you again and talk about the book one-on-one.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/in-store-book-signing-at-barnes-noble-in-ventura/
LOCATION:Barnes & Noble Ventura\, 4820 Telephone Road\, Ventura\, CA\, 93003\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230928T193000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230801T190035Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T055811Z
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SUMMARY:September Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of full moon over Ojai: Joe P. Powers \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nOn Thursday evening\, September 28\, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the simultaneous sunset and moonrise. Technically\, the moon will reach complete fullness at 2:57 a.m. on Friday morning\, making Thursday night the ideal time to view the full moon without staying out too late. \nWe’ll meet at the trailhead at 4:45 p.m. for a 5:00 p.m. start\, then gradually hike about 1.5 miles to the vista point\, 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\, possibly including: \nCalifornia Buckwheat\nBlack & Purple Sage\nToyon\nYucca\nPrickly-Pear\nand\, hopefully\, the fragrant night-blooming Brickellbush. \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead by 7:30 p.m. \nI will have copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, with me for sale and signing before and after the hike. \nHeavy rain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel the hike. No dogs or smoking\, please. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. 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 5:00 p.m. on Monday\, September 25. 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 or credit. \nSenior\, student and child discounts are available by request. Paid 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. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\n\n     PAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/september-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike-2/
LOCATION:CA
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ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230924T120000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230706T025813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240817T004153Z
UID:12814-1695546000-1695556800@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Fall Equinox Walkabout at Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Photo by Alexandra Nicklin: Four Directions Circle at the Vista on Taft Nature Preserve\n\nPlease note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit TaftGardens.org or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com. \n\nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway.\n\nPlease join me for a Fall Equinox Walkabout at Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve on Sunday\, September 24\, from 9 a.m. to 12 noon. “Walkabout” is an Australian term for a temporary return to traditional Aboriginal life\, taken especially between periods of work or residence in modern society and usually involving a period of travel through the bush. That is what I have planned for you in observance of the fall equinox\, although for a much shorter time than the traditional Australian journey and as a group instead of solo.\n\nOur walkabout will begin in the Australian section of the Gardens and make its way through the wild plant communities in the Nature Preserve to the Four Directions Circle\, a replica of a Native American medicine wheel on a mesa with a 360 degree view. There we will interact with the four directions as we connect with the annual solar cycle and our own ancestral origins somewhere on Planet Earth.\n\nAs I do on my monthly Natural History walks at the Taft Ranch\, I will identify and discuss useful plants and observe birds and animal signs in the context of the local ecology. My intention is to create a space for people to connect with the natural world by learning the language of nature.\n\nABOUT TAFT GARDENS & NATURE PRESERVE:\nA project of the nonprofit Conservation Endowment Fund\, Taft Gardens and Nature Preserve was described for years as one of Ojai’s best-kept secrets. Not anymore! This botanical gem was featured last year in an L. A. Times article on “The 16 Most Beautiful and Inviting Public Gardens in Southern California” and recently included in the RedBook Magazine list of “The 12 Most Beautiful Botanical Gardens in the United States.” \n\nABOUT LANNY KAUFER:\nLanny Kaufer has been leading herb walks and nature hikes\, as well as foraging and medicinal plant workshops\, since 1976\, focusing on ethnobotany\, the academic term for the human uses of plants. He is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California\, published by Falcon Guides in December of 2021 and now in its third printing. Copies will be available for sale and signing after the walkabout. Lanny is the founder and director of the Ojai Herbal Symposium\, returning the weekend of November 11-12\, 2023.\n\nPlease note: This event is presented by the Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF)\, stewards of Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve. They are handling all registrations. To register for the event\, please visit TaftGardens.org or email taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com. \n\nRegistrants will receive an email from CEF with detailed directions. Please do not try to find the venue by using other maps or GPS. Allow plenty of time to find the venue and to make your way up the miles-long driveway.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/fall-equinox-walkabout-at-taft-gardens-nature-preserve/
LOCATION:Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Taft Gardens & Nature Preserve":MAILTO:taftgardensvisitors@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230923T180000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230808T004507Z
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SUMMARY:Chumash Garden Edible Plant Walk
DESCRIPTION:Ripe Catalina cherries as they will appear on Saturday\, September 23 \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $20/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPlease note: Due to unforeseen circumstances\, this walk\, originally scheduled for Cluff Vista Park\, will be held at the nearby Chumash Garden behind the Ojai Valley Museum at 106 N. Blanche St. in downtown Ojai. \nOn Saturday\, September 23\, from 5:00-6:00 p.m. I will lead an Edible Plant Walk in the Chumash Garden behind the Ojai Valley Museum. The walk is open to all by registration but it will be of special interest to those attending the Autumnal Equinox Beer Dinner at Ojai Valley Brewery\, featuring Barbareño Restaurant of Santa Barbara. You can reserve tickets at the link in the previous sentence for the dinner which begins at 6:30 p.m. Dinner reservations do not include admission to the walk. \nOn this particular walk\, I will focus on edible (and drinkable) herbs and wild foods\, some of which will be featured in the beers and on the menu at the dinner to follow the walk that evening. You can expect to see coast live oak\, elderberry\, sage\, wild California rose hips\, wild buckwheat\, and two species of native cherries. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $20/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON: \n\n \n\n\n\n\nSelect number of tickets:\n\n\nOne adult $20.90 USDTwo adults $41.80 USD
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/cluff-vista-park-edible-plant-walk/
LOCATION:Ojai Valley Museum\, 130 W. Ojai Ave.\, 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:20230913T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230913T193000
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SUMMARY:Free Online Book Talk for Torrance Public Library
DESCRIPTION:Please join me online via Zoom on Wednesday\, September 13\, at 6:30 p.m. for a free one-hour slideshow talk on my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants. I will talk a little about how I wrote the book and identify and discuss some plants from the book that can be found in the vicinity of Torrance and in the surrounding area of the L.A. basin and Southern California (Tongva and Chumash land). Here is a link to the event listed at the Torrance Library website. \nTo register and receive the Zoom link\, please email Librarian Victoria Nikolov at VNikolov@TorranceCA.Gov. In the meantime\, I’m posting a shortened version of the Zoom link here: https://tinyurl.com/msczhney. \nPlease join me and stay after from 7:30 to 7:45\, if you like\, for a short question and answer session. \n 
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/free-online-book-talk-for-torrance-public-library/
LOCATION:CA
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T181500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230731T204500
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
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SUMMARY:Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of the full moon rising over Sulphur Mountain on July 2\, 2023 \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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. \nREGISTER\nOn Monday evening\, July 31\, from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the near-simultaneous sunset and moonrise.  Both will happen around 8:00 p.m. A “supermoon” occurs when the moon is unusually close to the Earth\, making it appear very large. The moon is technically full on Tuesday morning\, August 1\, at 11:21 a.m.\, making Monday night the best time to see it full without having to stay out too late. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 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\, which may include: \nBlack & Purple Sage\nChia Sage\nBlue Elderberry\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear\nCoast Live Oak and\nYucca \nWe’ll also identify Poison Oak and discuss or demonstrate prevention and treatment strategies. \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 8:45 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. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. 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 6:15 p.m. on Friday\, June 28. 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 or credit. Senior\, student and child discounts are available by request. \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. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event-july-2023-supermoon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230730T110000
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230701T183524Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230719T214531Z
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SUMMARY:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Herb Walk
DESCRIPTION:Photo: Shovelnose Guitarfish\, Corbina\, and Round Stingray by John Brant (Carpinteria Salt Marsh\, July 2021) \nPlease be sure to use the REGISTER link below before returning to this page and 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 please ask for instruction for mailing a check for $35.\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\nOn Sunday\, July 30\, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. we will return to 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. \n \nThe park includes walking trails and interpretive signage. It is home to hundreds of migrating birds and other wildlife\, including exotic sharks\, rays and native fish when conditions are right. Depending on the tide level we may be able to see marine wildlife like the Guitarnose Shovelfish and Round Stingrays shown above in John Brant’s photo from our walk there in 2021. \nThere is a great variety of edible and medicinal plants of the Coastal Strand and Coastal Sage Scrub plant communities for us to see and learn from. Useful native plants there include Blue Elderberry\, California Blackberry\, Grindelia\, Lemonade Berry\, Mugwort\, Pickleweed\, Wild Rose\, and Coastal Sagebrush. \nDue to the sensitivity of the habitat\, dogs are prohibited here. No smoking\, please. \nCopies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, will be on hand for sale and signing before and after the walk. \n  \nREGISTRATION:\nThe cost for the walk is $35. Please be sure to use the REGISTER link below before returning to this page and 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 please ask for instruction for mailing a check for $35.\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\nPAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/carpinteria-salt-marsh-herb-walk-3-2-2/
LOCATION:Carpinteria Salt Marsh Nature Park\, 123 Ash Ave.\, Carpinteria\, 93013\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Lanny Kaufer":MAILTO:register@herbwalks.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230702T184500
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20230702T211500
DTSTAMP:20260425T033031
CREATED:20230610T045259Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230627T044213Z
UID:12630-1688323500-1688332500@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:July Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike
DESCRIPTION:Photo of the full moon rising over Sulphur Mountain by Roshelle Castillo \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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. \nREGISTER\nOn Sunday evening\, July 2\, from 6:45 to 9:15 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead a Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the near-simultaneous sunset and moonrise.  Both will happen around 8:15 p.m. The moon is technically full on Monday\, July 3 at 4:38 a.m. making Sunday night the viewing time that is closest to the actual full moon. We’ll meet at the trailhead at 6:30 p.m. for a 6:45 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 but not limited to: \nBlack & Purple Sage\nChia Sage\nBlue Elderberry\nCoastal Sagebrush\nPrickly-Pear\nCoast Live Oak and\nYucca \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 9:15 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. \nREGISTRATION INFO:\nThe cost of the hike is $35. 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 6:45 p.m. on Thursday\, June 29. 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 or credit. Senior\, student and child discounts are available by request. \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. \nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \nPlease use the REGISTER button at top or bottom of this page to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of this page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer\, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions\, what to bring\, etc.\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.\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.\nREGISTER\nPAYPAL BUTTON:
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event-july-2023-full-moon-sunset-nature-hike/
LOCATION:Ojai\, Ojai\, California\, United States
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UID:12722-1687681800-1687690800@herbwalks.com
SUMMARY:Cluff Vista Park "Weed Out"
DESCRIPTION:Friends of Cluff Vista Park is a new group of citizen volunteers formed to restore Cluff Vista Park to the beautiful native plant demonstration garden and public art sanctuary it was designed to be. \nThe group is inviting the community to its fourth “Weed Out” on Sunday\, June 25\, from 8:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Cluff Vista Park\, 324 W. Ojai Ave. Native plant specialists\, including me and Betsy Vanleit of Ojai Trees and Ojai Valley Green Coalition\, will lead the process. Friends of Cluff Vista Park is hoping to include individual citizens and service groups of all ages in the clean up effort. The project is scheduled to begin at 8:30 a.m. but volunteers can arrive at any time before 11 a.m. \nNo advance signup is required but volunteers will be asked to sign a City of Ojai release form. Leaders of groups are asked to email Christine Golden at christinegolden@sbcglobal.net to coordinate larger numbers of volunteers. \nIf you love Cluff Vista Park —  our award winning native plant sanctuary that embraces the spirit of Ojai — please come help on June 25. Please bring a hat\, gloves and hand weeding tools. Water and snacks will be provided.
URL:https://herbwalks.com/event/cluff-vista-park-weed-out-3-2/
LOCATION:Cluff Vista Park\, 324 W. Ojai Ave.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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