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SUMMARY:ETHNOBOTANY SERIES:  WILD and USEFUL PLANTS\, Session One
DESCRIPTION:Ethno-botany 101.  Learn about how to study wild plants\, how to identify families\, how to keep records.  This is your introduction to the art of Foraging\, and Medicinal Plants. \nSaturday\, June 20\,  10 a.m. \n  \nSaturday\, June 20\, 10 a.m. ETHNO-BOTANY \nWILD FOOD & USEFUL PLANTS  ( part of our certificate and certification program.) \nThis Session  begins with a plant walkabout\, getting to know some of the common local plants. \nWe’ll then cover some basic botany\, so you have a sense of context of the types of plant groups\, as well as their relationships in Families. \nYou will be instructed how to make field records for your own use. \nYou can take just this session by itself\, or sign up for all four.  [IF you pay in advance for Four of the Ethno-botany classes\, you can pay for 3 and attend 4!] \n  \nWe will also try a wild food dish as part of this class. \n  \nBring notebook. Pricing: $65 per class.  ($45 senior/student) \nLocation sent upon registration. Books and products will be available for sale.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/ethnobotany-series-wild-and-useful-plants-session-one/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,plants for making fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260625T120000
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME TRAPS\,TRIGGERS\, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Learn to make traps\, triggers\, snares\, deadfalls — learn by doing! \nThursday\, June 25\, noon \nNote:  We do not go out and try to kill or trap animals when we do this class. \nWe recognize that hunting and fishing are long-established methods of putting food on the table\, especially during times of hardship and emergency.   Though I have never really been what you’d call a “hunter\,” I always wanted to know how to capture and clean animals for food\, if I had to.   I learned originally how to clean animals by using roadkill\, and fish that I caught.   Later\, I learned how to make and use primitive traps from various sources\, such as Paul Campbell and Larry Dean Olsen.  So if you’re like me\, and just want to know how to make these devices “just in case\,” please come to the class. \nWe’ll  meet in the Arroyo Seco to learn which woods are best for traps and triggers.  Then’ we’ll work on carving a deadfall trigger\, a trigger for a quail trap\, and more. \n \nYou’re learn by doing.  Bring your knife! (We have extras if  you don’t have one) \n \nWe’ll see edible and medicinal plants. Bring your canteen.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-useful-plant-walk-25/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260627T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20260627T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
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SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING -- WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n \n \nSEASONAL FORAGING — SUMMER \nSaturday\, June 27\, 10 a.m. \n  \nThis series of  field trips occurs one per season\, so you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective. \nThe essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \n  \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \nSUMMER \nIn this period\, there usually has not been rain for awhile\, so the environment is a bit drier.  Most of the early spring vegetation is mature. However\, there are some greens that develop a bit later and are typically found in summer\, such as purslane\, and lamb’s quarter.  This is also the time for many of the fruits to be collected\, such as wild cherries\, manzanitas\, and the ceonothus berries which are used for soap.  The acorns are starting to mature.   You’ll learn what’s in season in this traditional “harvest” time\, and how to collect sustainably\, and responsibly. \n  \n \n  \nLocation sent out with registration.\n \nApplies to our Ethnobotany certificate
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire
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DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260702T140000
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK
DESCRIPTION:  \nThursday\, July 2\, noon \nEXPLORATORY NATURE WALK \nWe’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. \nAlong this footpath\, we will find foods\, medicines\, and several plants used for weaving and basketry.  We’ll learn about the woods that were used for shelter\, and fire\, and discuss how some of the rocks were used in the past.  We’ll also see many of the “invasive” non-native edibles.    Though it has been dry\, you will still find many useful plants closest to the water. \n  \n  \nCarry a  water bottle. \nRSVP for exact directions to location. \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-exploratory-nature-walk/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260709T140000
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK - Learn Plant ID\,  Learn edible plants
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, July 9\, Noon\, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK \nEver 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 the urban areas. \nYou will be able to collect samples.  There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. \nWe will learn about the food uses\, medicines\, fibres\, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging\, and you will be able to collect greens to take home\, and cuttings in some cases.  There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. \nWe’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods!  An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. \n \nWe will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe.   A good time to review. \nBring a bowl! \nA great survival skills for the ages. \n  \nLocation is 5835 Burwood Ave.\, off Figueroa in Highland Park.  Park on the street and we’ll walk up the dirt road into the one acre sanctuary. \nBring a bowl\, and water.   Be sure to RSVP. \nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-plant-walk-2/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260716T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
CREATED:20230418T004134Z
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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, Noon\, July 16 \nCome take a walk in the canyon\, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. \n \nWe’ll see wild herbs\, native plants\, and more.   A short walk\, getting out in nature\, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. \n  \nWe will see many of our native plants\, and also many of the introduced non-natives. \nPAY FOR ONE\, BRING A FRIEND! \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260725T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
CREATED:20210822T221727Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260628T231502Z
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SUMMARY:FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS\, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS\, --- A walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 25\, 10 a.m.\n \nUPPER ARROYO SECO \nWe’ll walk into the watershed area\, through the willows and waterways\,  and see the diverse flora\, with WILD FOODS\,   EDIBLE CALIFORNIA PLANTS.  We will learn about the wild foods\, wild medicines\, and some uses of the yucca plant. \n  \n  \nDuring our walk\, we’ll learn about the unique riparian plants\, and the uses of the many plants we’ll see.  We’ll see the alders\, mulefat\, mugwort\,  willow\, etc. There are many other riparian plants\, which we may or may not see\, depending on the conditions. \nRuther examines the yucca flower\nThere are always lots of surprises in store on these sorts of walks. We see native California plants\, non-native introduced plants\, and various wildlife. \nBring your own water\, and dress comfortably.  Bring a bowl for a salad \nThis walk can be applied towards the Ethnobotany certificate. \n  \nLocation sent with registration$65  ($45 student/senior). \n  \nBooks by Nyerges will be available\, as will knives and other tools. \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/riparian-and-useful-plants-walk/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260808T133000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
CREATED:20210809T193832Z
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SUMMARY:EAT TO YOUR HEALTH!  A Medicine and Food Foraging walk  -- with disaster survival commentary
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\,  August 8\, 10 a.m.  MEDICINE AND FOOD  FORAGING WALK   \n  \nEAT TO YOUR HEALTH:  Eat your Medicine.  Learn about native and non-native Edible and Medicinal\, and Utilitarian plants. \n\n \nWITH DISCUSSION OF PLANT FAMILIES. \nWe’ll do a short walk along a trail in the Arroyo Seco to see and study the native\, and introduced plants.  We’ll be seeing chaparral plants\, riparian plants\, and exotics.  We’ll see a good selection of plants\, and you’ll get an understanding of what plants are found in the fall.  You will also learn a bit about Plant Families\, and families that are entirely safe. \nWe’ll explore and learn about the medicinal properties of many plants\, and we’ll collect some of the wild edibles.  Our goal will be to sample at least a wild soup\, so be sure to bring your bowl. \nBesides learning about the food and medicinal uses of the plants\, you’ll learn a little about which plants are good for fire-making\, and which are good for cordage/basketry. \nLeisurely walk. Bring a canteen of water\, a bowl\, and a camera. \nWe’ll cook a few wild food dishes too\, so bring your bowl. \n$65 ($45 seniors/ students). \nLocation sent with registration. \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/morning-plant-walk/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20260919T140000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
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SUMMARY:SEASONAL FORAGING: Autumn session.  Wild Food and Useful Plants by the Season
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, September 19\, 10 a.m.    WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON\n \nThis series of workshops\, one per season\, will show you nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \n \nwild radish seeds\nLearn how to eat the older nopales\n  \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \n  \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \n  \nAUTUMN \nIn early autumn\, it is usually dry\, and plants are in a dormant phase.  It’s typically hot\, and dry. Streams will be dry\, or running low.  You’ll only find the hardiest of plants for eating\, such as mustards.  There still might be some manzanitas left to collect\, and the acorns will just be starting to mature and to fall. Though it’s still early for toyon berries\, you’ll be able to observe what sort of crop will be coming. You’ll be able to take note of what to look for in the next few months. \nYou never know what to expect\, but  you might find some greens as well\, usually the hardiest greens\, and the late-blooming greens.  This is a good way to look at the environment at a lean time\, with an eye to the future. \nWe’ll also share a few bushcrafting skills. \n  \nLocation: San Gabriel Mountains.  Meeting location to be sent upon registration. \nClass fee:$65.  (student/senior $45) \nwww.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com \n  \n  \nNOTE:  We offer a program where you can work at our non-profit in Highland Park doing various tasks\, and earn your way to classes. Contact us at christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/autumn-foraging-wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,Survival Skills
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20261114T150000
DTSTAMP:20260629T040208
CREATED:20220125T073307Z
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SUMMARY:SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE --  An Field Overview of all the Skills you NEED
DESCRIPTION:November 14\, 10 a.m. \n \n \n \n  \nSURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE \nNovember 14\, 10 a.m. \n$75  ($55 for seniors and students) \n  \nHere’s a chance to practice all of the basic skills that are considered the essential skills.  We will do a little bit of everything\, and try to keep hiking to a minimum. \nKnowledge of plants and their many uses is a critical skill that relates to every other skill.  You will learn how to identify key plants\, and how to use them for food\, medicine\, fire-making\, cordage\, and more. \nFire-making is an essential survival skill\, and you should always have a few ways to make fire.  On this class\,  you will practice  primitive fire-making\, as well as cooking\, and water purification. \nAlong the way\, you will learn about emergency shelters\,  how to make cordage\, and more. \nA great day to get into the mountains with like-minded people. \nLocation details sent upon registration.  Bring a bowl\, knife\, and water. \n \n  \n  \nBooks by Nyerges available at class. \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/survival-skills-intensive-2/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,plants for making fire,shelter building,Survival Skills,uses of willow
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SUMMARY:FORAGING BY THE SEASON:  WINTER
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 19\, 10 a.m. \nFORAGING BY THE SEASON:  WINTER \n  \n \n‘ \n  \nWINTER FORAGING in the West:  What are the seasonal greens\, nuts\, seeds\, berries\, roots\, etc. that are available now? \nThis series of Seasonal Foraging occurs once per season\, where you can learn to see nature through the seasons\, from a forager’s perspective.  The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard.  See web site for details. \nThe essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look\, where to look\, what to look for.  Plus\, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods\, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. \n \nYou’ll learn how to identify and collect foods\, medicines\, soaps\, fire-materials\, and other useful parts of plants.  You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past\, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons\, and foresight for the future.  (For example\, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) \nJoin us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area\, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season.  Each session will include demonstrations\, hands-on practice\, and sampling of the seasonal foods\, such as salad\, soup\, biscuit\, or tea.  Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. \n  \nWINTER   \nThis is the time when we begin to  get our rains\, and we can begin to see the hillsides and valleys greening-up.  Learn to identify young seedlings and sprouts\, and which are already edible.  Learn to identify those locations where you can come back to later. Some fruits that occur in early spring\, and we’ll discover those.  This would also be the time to collect cuttings for sprouting\, so you can grow these plants at your own home.   Mushrooms are beginning now. \nLOCATION:  We will explore a foothill canyon in the Angeles National Forest. Details sent upon registration. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/summer-foraging/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants
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