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SUMMARY:LUNCHTIME FORAGING WALK - Learn Plant ID\,  Learn edible plants
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, March 5\, 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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SUMMARY:FORAGING FOR WILD FOODS\, WITH RIPARIAN FOCUS\, --- A walkabout
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, January 10\, 10 a.m.\n \nARROYO 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.   We know we’ll see many wild edibles that sprout at this time of the year when it’s a wet year. \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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SUMMARY:NATIVE AMERICAN USES OF PLANTS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, October 11\, 10 a.m. \nBarbara Kolander with ripe elder berries\nCatalina Island cherry fruits\n  \nNATIVE AMERICAN USES OF PLANTS. \nSarah Shin collects some ripe coffeeberries\nLearn about the many plant contributions of Native Americans to our culture today – plants for food\, medicine\, and tools.   You’ll get to see these plants that are in many cases very common\, and simply taken for granted\, without generally recognition of their rich history.  This will be a botanical exploration of the many plants of the Americas that many of us still use today. \nWe begin with the many plants from the Americas which have profoundly affected the diet of the world. \nOn our walk\, you will get to see many of these plants and learn h ow they were used. \n  \nOf course\, in today’s world\, we will see many wild plants that have been introduced from Europe and Asia and elsewhere. We will discuss these plants if native peoples began to use them after they were introduced into North America. \nWe will make one or two food dishes from native foods\, so bring your bowl and cup \n \n \n  \n$65  ( $45 for seniors/students). \n Books and products will be available for sale.
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/native-american-heritage-day-commemoration/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,uses of willow
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SUMMARY:WILD FOOD FORAGING WALK  --  with salad
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nThursday\,  May 15\, noon \n \n \nWILD FOOD FORAGING:  LUNCH TIME PLANT WALK \nJoin us to learn some of the basics of wild plant identification\, and how to use certain wild plants for food.  We’ll discuss some of the common “safe” botanical families\, and how to determine if  you have the right plant.   Learn how to prepare some simple dishes. \n  \nJoin us for a walkabout in a wild area in the city!  We’ll also explore native and introduced plants that grow here.   You will be able to take cuttings to grow at home. \nWe will see introduced tree\, native trees\, native plants\, many introduced European plants.  Minimal walking. \n  \n  \nBring water\, and a bowl (we might make a salad).  A few of the plants found here we rarely see anywhere else. \n  \n$45 ($30 seniors/students). \n5835 Burwood Ave.\, Highland Park\, CA 90042 \n \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/plant-walkplant-walk-in-big-tujunga-wash-join-us-for-a-walkabout-in-the-large-flat-expanse-of-the-tujunga-wash-near-sunland/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,uses of willow
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SUMMARY:TRADITIONAL ARROW-MAKING WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, December 28\, 10 a.m. \nYou will learn at least two common methods that arrows were made in the past.  You will learn each step of making the traditional arrow\, and then each student will make one.  You will learn all the steps along the way\, from selection of wood\, shaft straightening\, to adding the nocks\, points\, and feathers. \n \nYou will also see and learn about a few other of the common\, and silent\, weapons of the past\, such as the atlatl\, slings\, nets\, etc. \n \n  \nBring your knife\,  and fine files if you have them.  Otherwise\, tools will be provided.  Location 2\, Hahamongna Watershed Park. \nBring water\, and a snack if needed. \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/traditional-arrow-making-workshop-40/
CATEGORIES:Bushcraft,mulefat,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240504T100000
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SUMMARY:WILD FOOD WALKABOUT
DESCRIPTION:  \n \n  \nSaturday\, May 1\, 10 a.m. \n  \nWILD FOOD WALKABOUT \nIn this class\,  we’ll walk about the watershed area in search of the seasonal plants.  After our rains\, we’ll see lots of the greens that develop in winter and spring in California.  Who knows? We might even see mushrooms\, though mushrooms are very unpredictable. \nWe’ll discuss edible\, medicinal\, and useful plants we find\, and collect greens for soup. \nWhere it’s safe to do so\, you’ll also learn to make fire without matches\, and then we’ll make and cook soup! \nDress comfortably.  Bring your bowl\, and your water canteen for our walk.   If you have an ethno-botany notebook for plant samples\, bring it along so you can continue to keep records of your findings. \nWe’ll meet in the Arroyo Seco\, with the exact spot sent out after you register. \n$65  (senior/student $45) \n  \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-walkabout/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,Foraging,medicinal plants,mulefat,Urban skills,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240309T133000
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SUMMARY:WILD FOOD FORAGING Class\, with Fire workshop
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, March 9\, 10 a.m. \nJoin us as we explore the ethno-botanical treasures of this wild area.  We will  learn about the common in-season wild foods\, and  the many introduced wild foods (mostly from Europe)\, as well as the many native foods that have been used for millenia.   And we’ll see how the  rains have affected this area.  We might see wild mushrooms. \nWe will also be examining the plants that would be useful for making fire without matches. \n  \n \nAt the end of our  walk\, you’ll have a chance to practice a few ways of  making fire without matches.  You can never have enough practice with these skills.  See if you can do it! \n \n  \nA wonderful way to spend a Saturday with like-minded folks.  We will also make a wild salad from what we find in season\, and  we will probably cook up some wild soup too\, so be sure to bring your bowl. \n \nHahamongna\, exact location to be sent. \nBring a camera and notebook for your benefit. Carry water. \n  \nBooks by Nyerges will be available at the walk. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-outing/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20240215T140000
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SUMMARY:WILD PLANTS & MUSHROOMS:  Ethno-botanical Walk
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, February 15\, Noon. \nETHNO-BOTANICAL WALK  focusing on Identifying wild EDIBLE and medicinal plants\, and mushrooms \nwe may find. \n  \n  \nWe will do a short walkabout. We will also make a salad\, so bring your bowl. \nWe’ll see edible\, medicinal\, and other useful plants found in the chaparral and riparian environment.  Both natives and non-natives will be seen.  This will be leisurely and you will hopefully get a chance to see and identify various mushrooms as well.  The weather has been conducive to mycology! \n  \n \nWear comfortable footwear. \nThis class can be credited towards the Ethno-botany certificate. \n$45 (Seniors and students $30).   Hahamongna area.  Location given upon registration. \n  \nWe’ll meet in the parking lot of the Casting Pools/ Archery Range in the Arroyo Seco\, just north of California…
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/fire-and-medicinal-plants/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,mulefat,mycology,plants for making fire,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210717T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210717T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T151605
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SUMMARY:DISCOVER THE TREASURE OF RIPARIAN PLANTS
DESCRIPTION:Saturday\, July 17\, 6 p.m. \nDISCOVER THE TREASURE OF RIPARIAN PLANTS \nRiparian plants – those which grow in or around water – are a treasure-trove of food\, medicine\, fire\, and tools. We’ll look at many of these common riparian plants which grow across North America\, such as cattails\, mulefat\, watercress\, willow\, mugwort\, veronica\, yerba mansa\, and more.  You’ll begin to see a swamp in a whole new light. Join us for the class\, and join the conversation that follows. \n  \nPresented on Zoom\, Pay on Paypal to Christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com. \nON-LINE.   PLEASE JOIN US.  To join\, you must email us  (christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com) that you intend to join\, and we will send you a link.  $45 ($25 seniors and students; scholarships available) \n  \n \n 
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/discover-the-treasure-of-riparian-plants/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,mulefat,uses of willow
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Los_Angeles:20210326T210000
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CREATED:20201226T211749Z
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SUMMARY:CREATE YOUR OWN TEA and TONIC GARDEN
DESCRIPTION:Friday\, March 26 \, 7 p.m. \nCREATE YOUR OWN TEA AND TONIC GARDEN —  WITH MOSTLY WILD PLANTS. \nWin a real tea plant! \n \nEveryone would like to have their tea plants nearby\, in the kitchen garden\, available for flavorable beverages and medicinal teas. We’ll begin by learning about the original Tea plant\, the Camellia sinensis\, and how to make your own proper tea.  Then you’ll learn some of the herbal tea plants that the hardiest and easiest to grow.  At the end of the class\, we will give away a Tea Plant (winner will receive a coupon to obtain a real Camelia sinensis plant at a local nursery). \nDURING THIS TIME\, WE WILL BE DOING CLASSES ON ZOOM.  PLEASE JOIN US.  To join\, you must email us  (christopher_nyerges@yahoo.com) that you intend to join\, and we will send you a link.  $45 ($25 seniors and students; scholarships available)
URL:https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/create-your-own-tea-garden/
CATEGORIES:Ethno-botany,medicinal plants,uses of willow
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