Thursday, February 6, noon EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK, with salad We’ll explore the perimeter of this section of the Arroyo Seco and find some of the in-season wild edibles, and medicinal plants, and we’ll view the overall basin. Along this footpath, we will find foods, medicines, and several plants used for weaving and basketry. We'll […]
Saturday, March 1, 10 a.m. BUSHCRAFT SKILLS: Making a simple FISH SPEAR, NET, and other Traps. PLUS discussion of survival knives and assorted tools. . And a few other skills if time. These are very basic bushcraft skills for taking fish to survive. Bring your knife, since we'll make a simple spear and learn its […]
Toyon berries Thursday, March 20, Noon, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK Ever wondered what sort of useful plants grow right in the city, including medicinal plants? We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of […]