FORAGING USEFUL WILD PLANTS -- for FOOD, FIRE, WEAVING, MEDICINAL, and UTILITARIAN -- May 30, 10 a.m. We will explore a watershed area, seeing native and introduced plants. Our focus today will be to learn about those plants that are used for food, making fire, and weaving. You will learn about various edible plants, and […]
Thursday, June 4, noon EXPLORATORY NATURE WALK 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 learn about […]
PROCESSING WILD ACORNS -- FROM RAW ACORN TO DELICIOUS PANCAKES! Saturday, June 6, 10 a.m. $65 ($45 for students and seniors) TRADITIONAL ACORN PROCESSING This Session is a complete lesson on the historical value of the ACORN in west coast native societies, along with some nutritional information. You will then go through the entire […]