Thursday, July 9, 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 the urban areas. You […]
Saturday, July 11, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD COOKING and discussion. On our walk, we will learn to recognize wild foods of the area, and we will collect samples for our meal. Previously collected foods will be brought also for you to prepare into our meal. Besides our short walk, you will then make a […]
GOURD WORKSHOP -- Learn to make a bowl, cup, or spoon! July 18, 10 a.m. You will learn how to clean and process a traditional gourd grown for utilitarian purposes. These are the hard shelled gourds that probably originated in Africa, and were common all across the American Southwest. Your job will be to clean, […]