May 23, Saturday, 10 a.m. SURVIVAL SKILLS INTENSIVE May 23, 10 a.m. $75 ($55 for seniors and students) Here’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. Knowledge of plants […]
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 […]