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 […]
NATURAL NAVIGATION AND ORIENTATION Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m. What are some of the tried-and-proven methods for navigation that people have used for centuries? We'll begin with observations of the terrain -- shadows, looking at trees, moisture, feeling rocks, insect signs, etc. We’ll learn how to use the stars, the sun, the moon, […]