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SUMMARY:February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery
DESCRIPTION:February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike & After-Party at Ojai Valley Brewery\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFull moon rising over Topa Topa Bluffs\, January\, 2022. Photo: Joe P. Powers \n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOn Wednesday evening\, February 12\, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m.\, my wife Rondia and I will lead the first Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike of 2025\, my 49th year of leading Herb Walks. We’ll hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where we can watch the sunset afterglow and the full moon rise. The moon will appear at about 6:30 p.m. over the Topa Topa Bluffs\, giving us a nice window of time to take it all in.  \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 edible and medicinal plants including\, among others: \nBlue ElderberryBlack and Purple SageHorehoundCoastal SagebrushPassion FruitYucca andPrickly-Pear \nAfter witnessing the sunset and moonrise\, we’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight\, moonlight\, and flashlight\, returning to the trailhead at about 7:30. \nThe After-Party: Then at 7:30 p.m. you’re invited to join me and Rondia on the heated patio at Liz and Jeremy Haffner’s Ojai Valley Brewery. Brewmasters Jeremy\, Griffin Davis\, and their staff will be pouring their amazing locally-sourced beers\, ales\, stouts\, wines\, and non-alcoholic beverages as we celebrate my 49-year milestone while the moon continues to rise in the eastern sky. Big Mann BBQ will be onsite that night serving food until 8 p.m. All hikers are welcome to bring their own food\, too. \nOjai Valley Brewery beers 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. \nOjai Valley Brewery launched Side Street Wines in 2023 with winemaker Fabien Castel in charge. Fabien worked side by side with the legendary California winemaker Adam Tolmach at Ojai Vineyard for 20 years before joining forces with Liz and Jeremy. \nNote: Food and drinks are not included in the price of the hike but OVB offers my hikers a 10% discount on beverages. \nMy 2021 book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, will be available at the trailhead for sale and signing. \nIn addition to the adult tickets ($35)\, tickets for students 13-17 ($25) and children 6-12 ($15) are also available. One supervising adult must accompany each child 12 years old or younger. \nMY WEATHER POLICY: Walks and hikes will go on RAIN OR SHINE unless there is a steady downpour on the morning of the event\, probability of thunderstorm\, or a solid forecast of either the day before. Light rain or drizzle will not result in cancellation on my part. I will update registrants by email and text\, as needed\, and issue refunds if I need to cancel because of the weather. \nMY CANCELLATION POLICY: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee. \n\n\n\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\nTICKETS\n\n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already up above\, please REGISTER FIRST before completing payment below.\n\n\n\nThere are several ticket options. Please choose the one you qualify for. \n\n\n\n				\n					\n					\n					February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike\n				\n				$36.71\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike (STUDENT)\n				\n				$26.36\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					February Full Moon Sunset Nature Hike (CHILD)\n				\n				$16.00\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n\n\nNote: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can request instructions for mailing a payment of $35/adult\, $25/student\, or $15/child (one per adult) as long as there is still time for mail delivery.Cancellation policy: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.
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SUMMARY:"It's a Family Affair:" The Human-Plant Family Connection – Part 1 with Carol Wade
DESCRIPTION:Listen to “It’s A Family Affair” by Sly & the Family Stone \n\n\n\n“It’s a Family Affair:” The Human-Plant Family Connection – Part 1\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin Ojai herbalists Carol Wade and Lanny Kaufer for a deep dive into the similarities and connections between human and plant families. Scheduled in 4 parts\, one for each season\, this series of workshops from February through October will enhance your knowledge of edible and medicinal plants as well as your understanding of our own species\, our personal and collective health\, and our place in Nature. Experience the glory of witnessing the cycles of change in a garden\, plants\, and the ecosystem at large\, including us humans. It really is a wonder! \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\nOn Saturday\, February 15\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, herbalist-gardener-teacher Carol Wade of Ojai School of Herbal Studies and the Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden will join me\,  Lanny Kaufer of Ojai & Southern California Herb Walks\, for an outdoor-indoor workshop entitled “It’s a Family Affair:” The Human-Plant Family Connection – Part 1.  This is the first in a 4-part series to be continued on April 26\, June 14\, and October 25. No commitment to sign up for all four is required. Each part is a standalone event. \n\n\n\nDuring a morning herb walk through the Garden led by Carol and me\, you’ll enjoy the beautiful Ojai vistas as we apply the plant family method of identification to some of the native and international herbal allies that live in the Garden.  The February session will highlight herbs such as Rosemary\, Stinging Nettles\, and Yellow Sweet Melilot chosen for their prominence at this time of year. You’ll learn the properties of those three herbs and others that we’ll explore in greater depth in an indoor setting in the afternoon. And you’ll prepare home remedies to take with you. \n\n\n\nInteresting topics\, great conversations\, and timely remedies make this a wonderful way to connect with the glory of the earth\, each other\, and all sorts of beings\, large and small. \n\n\n\nThe cost for each session 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 15 participants. \n\n\n\nACUPUNCTURE CEUs: This course is approved by the California Acupuncture Board for 7 hours of continuing education (Provider Number 1526). There is a $25 processing fee for receiving a CEU certificate. Please indicate on the REGISTRATION form BELOW if you are interested in CEUs.  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 30 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. \n\n\n\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\, her husband Bill Hak and dedicated volunteers\, including 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. \n\n\n\nDesigned 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 especially 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. \n\n\n\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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\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 and serves on the faculty of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University\, Channel Islands. \n\n\n\nLanny is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants (Falcon Guides\, 2021). He hosts the biennial Ojai Herbal Symposium and serves as chief consultant on medicinal plants for the Swimmer Medicinal Garden in Playa Vista. \n\n\n\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. \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\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
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LOCATION:Earth Island Medicinal Herb Garden\, 1070 McAndrew Rd.\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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SUMMARY:Seasonal Rhythms: Five Elements Lifestyle Medicine with Jiling Lin\, LAc
DESCRIPTION:Seasonal Rhythms: Five Elements Lifestyle Medicine with Jiling Lin\, LAc\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin acupuncturist-herbalist-artist Jiling Lin and author-herbalist Lanny Kaufer for a full day workshop in beautiful Ojai. Discover the art of seasonal living through the Five Phases (五行) of Chinese medicine. This outdoor experiential class explores how to cultivate vibrant health by aligning with natural rhythms throughout the year. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\nOn Sunday\, February 23\, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.\, acupuncturist-herbalist-artist Jiling Lin\, LAc\, will join me\,  Lanny Kaufer\, author of Medicinal Herbs of California\, for an outdoor workshop entitled “Seasonal Rhythms: Five Elements Lifestyle Medicine.” \n\n\n\nYou’ll journey through each season and its corresponding Element\, beginning with Winter (Water) and flowing through Spring (Wood)\, Summer (Fire)\, Late Summer (Earth)\, Autumn (Metal)\, and back to Winter again. We’ll pay special attention to our current seasonal transition between Winter and Spring – the dance between Water and Wood Elements. \n\n\n\nBeginning with an herb walk in the morning at the Chumash Garden at Ojai Valley Museum\, you’ll meet local medicinal plants who will guide us through each Element. In the afternoon we’ll gather under a huge Valley Oak on the enchanting patio deck at Nutmeg’s Ojai House. Tea meditations\, gentle movements\, reflective journaling\, and group discussion will help us to explore the unique characteristics of each season and its corresponding flavors\, body systems\, Spirit\, and more. Learn practices to rest\, move\, connect\, nourish\, and create in harmony with the seasons.  \n\n\n\nThe cost of the workshop 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 patio at Nutmeg’s Ojai House\, registration will be limited to 12 participants. \n\n\n\nACUPUNCTURE CEUs: This course is approved by the California Acupuncture Board for 7 hours of continuing education (Provider Number 1526). 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. \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nABOUT JILING LIN: Jiling Lin is a Licensed Acupuncturist (LAc)\, herbalist\, and artist. Her integrative medical practice in Ventura\, CA and holistic workshops\, retreats\, and writings empower thriving health and environmental stewardship in our bodies\, communities\, and world. Interweaving nature\, art\, movement and ritual\, Jiling’s classes range from seasonal wellness to immersive Five Elements retreats. “Tea Talks” podcast host on Herbal Radio and writer for various publications\, Jiling is also an avid traveler\, multidisciplinary artist\, and wilderness adventurer– working on her first book about Five Element Lifestyle Medicine! Find Jiling backpacking the Sespe\, surfing at C-Street\, and on JilingLin.com\, Substack @Jiling\, Instagram @LinJiling\, and Facebook @JilingLAc. Join her newsletter for adventure-notes\, book updates\, and seasonal beauty! \n\n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\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 and serves on the faculty of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at California State University\, Channel Islands. \n\n\n\nLanny is the author of Medicinal Herbs of California: A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants (Falcon Guides\, 2021). He hosts the biennial Ojai Herbal Symposium and serves as chief consultant on medicinal plants for the Swimmer Medicinal Garden in Playa Vista. \n\n\n\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. \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					Seasonal Rhythms with Jiling Lin\n				\n				$78.11\n				\n				Add to cart\n			\n				\n					\n					\n					Seasonal Rhythms with Jiling Lin (with CEUs)\n				\n				$103.98\n				\n				Add to cart\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
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