LUNCHTIME NATURALIST WALK
2025-12-11 12:00 - 13:30 UTC
LUNCHTIME RIPARIAN PLANT WALK, Thursday, December 11 at noon

We’ll walk into the Upper Arroyo, north of JPL, and explore the chaparral and riparian plants, and you will see the highly versatile yucca plant.
From the Windsor exit of the 210 freeway, drive north on Windsor until Ventura, where you will veer to the left, but continue driving north. The hill descends slightly, and then it opens to the large parking area east of Jet Propulsion Laboratory. Drive as far north into the JPL East Lot, where we will meet.
We will explore the watershed and see native and non native plants, and learn about the edible, medicinal, and other useful qualities of the plants.
We will walk along water, and you will see mostly the native plants. A great opportunity to see this unique environment.
Carry your Water, and bring a camera.
Catalina Island cherry fruits
Ruther examines the yucca flower

WATERSHED EXPLORATION
2025-12-30 11:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Tuesday, December 30, at 11 a.m.
In this approx. 3 hour class, we’ll explore along the watershed of the Upper Arroyo in the Angeles National Forest. We’ll learn about food and medicine from plants, make soap from plants, and weave rope and baskets from natural materials. We will walk along the stream, and see a lot of plants. Be sure to bring your canteen, bowl for eating, and snacks you might want.
There are some unique features at this location that makes it quite memorable. Plus, it might be very quiet at this time of the year.
NOTE: We had planned to do this walk at Switzers Camp but we cannot do so because of road closures as a result of the rain. We will do the class at a lower elevation. Be sure to RSVP.
