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SUMMARY:Slideshow Herbal Course at Native Plant Fest
DESCRIPTION:Slideshow Herbal Course at Native Plant Fest\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nI’ll be giving a slideshow Herbal Course on edible and medicinal native plants of Ventura County at 12 noon at the 5th Annual Native Plant Fest on the grounds of the Oxnard Performing Arts Center (OPAC).  \n\n\n\nThe Native Plant Fest is a FREE event that runs from 11 a.m to 4 p.m. and brings together our community to celebrate and showcase local plant-inspired culture\, food\, traditions\, and creativity! This festival is community-led by plant enthusiasts of diverse backgrounds who will share their plants\, services\, artwork\, culinary creations\, products\, educational resources\, and much more! \n\n\n\nLocal native plant growers will have a variety of plants for sale and will provide the info needed for growing them successfully. November through the Spring is prime native planting season in California and OPAC wants to bring together seasoned and newbie plant aficionados for this special event.Guests will enjoy: \n\n\n\n\n\nAn Opening Blessing and Land Acknowledgment\n\n\n\nVendors selling art\, crafts\, plants\, garden accessories\, food\, and more!\n\n\n\nInteractive activities and art-making\n\n\n\nFood Trucks\n\n\n\nEducational speakers and workshops (including my talk)\n\n\n\nNonprofit exhibitors offering free plants\, information and resources\n\n\n\nSpecial musical performances\n\n\n\n\nThere’s plenty for kids to do too\, such as making seed bombs\, flower crowns and much\, much more. \n\n\n\n\nFor full information about Native Plant Fest 2026\, please visit https://www.theopac.org/native-plant-fest
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LOCATION:Oxnard Performing Arts Center\, 800 Hobson Way\, Oxnard\, California\, 93030\, United States
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SUMMARY:Wetland Walk at Ojai Meadows Preserve
DESCRIPTION:Wetland Walk at Ojai Meadows Preserve\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of main pool with tules growing and Topa Topa Bluffs in the background by Lanny Kaufer 3/27/23 \n\n\n\nJUMP TO REGISTRATION\n\n\n\nIt’s been 2 years since we had a winter like this to experience the wetland at the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy’s Ojai Meadows Preserve. Please join me and my wife Rondia for a leisurely nature walk on the historic wetland on Sunday\, January 25\, from 10:00 to 12:00 p.m. We’ll identify native plants that have been used for centuries by the Chumash and other Indigenous people of California for shelter\, food\, medicine\, fiber\, ceremony and much more. Gardeners will discover how these plants can be used in home yard and garden landscapes.  \n\n\n\nWe’ll view first-hand the many benefits of the preservation and restoration of this special piece of land by the Ojai Valley Land Conservancy  (OVLC). In the main pond at the lowest spot in the wetland\, we’ll likely see waterfowl and typical wetland plants such as tules and cattails. This winter’s rains have brought up several smaller vernal pools as well. This walk is presented under a Special Use Permit from OVLC. \n\n\n\nBefore the walk\, I’ll have my mobile bookshop on display\, including copies of my book\, Medicinal Herbs of California\, available for sale and signing. A number of plants that we will meet can be found in the book. I’ll also have Milt McAuley’s classic Wildflowers of the Santa Monica Mountains which includes every plant we’ll see. \n\n\n\nPaid registrants will receive a confirmation email with parking directions\, what to bring\, etc. Afterwards\, they will get a follow-up email with a list of all plants and wildlife seen. \n\n\n\nNo dogs or smoking\, please. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPhoto of Ojai Meadows Preserve main pool: Steve Adams (stephenadamsphoto.com) \n\n\n\nFor decades the wetland was buried under sediment and fill dirt from nearby construction. A grove of non-native Eucalyptus trees was planted in the 1950s\, negating the possibility of native habitat returning on its own. The property also was threatened with the possibility of a shopping center and parking lots. The meadows were acquired in 2000 by OVLC with an outpouring of community support to protect them. Most of the $1.35M came from 140 citizens and businesses\, who demonstrated their commitment to preserving the meadows’ natural beauty. Flood waters from Nordhoff High School and Maricopa Highway were diverted onto the meadows bringing wildlife back to the area. Native plant restoration is an ongoing project. \n\n\n\nFlooding on Highway 33 BEFORE restoration of Ojai Meadows Preserve. Photo:Ojai Valley Land Conservancy\n\n\n\nSame section of highway AFTER diversion of water into historical wetland at Ojai Meadows Preserve. Photo: Ojai Valley land Conservancy \n\n\n\n \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\nTICKETS\n\n\n\nIf you haven’t already\, please REGISTER FIRST above before completing payment below. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWetland Walk at Ojai Meadows Preserve: Sunday\, January 25\n\n\n\n\n					$26.36\n				\n\n\n\n\n	\n	\n		\n		\n		Wetland Walk at Ojai Meadows Preserve: Sunday\, January 25 quantity\n	\n	\n\n		Add to cart\n\n			\n\n	\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCategory: Event Tickets\, past\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNote: Online payment includes a PayPal fee. If you prefer\, when you register you can email register@herbwalks.com to request instructions for mailing a payment of $25\, as long as there is still time for mail delivery. \n\n\n\nChild discounts (1/2 price) available by request for children 12-and-under. One adult must accompany each minor child. \n\n\n\nCancellation policy: I will refund your payment if you notify me up to 72 hours (3 days) before the start of the event. After that I will make every effort to fill your space (and I’m usually successful) but cannot guarantee.
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LOCATION:Ojai Meadows Preserve\, 1601 Maricopa Highway\, Ojai\, CA\, 93023\, United States
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