mid-day GOURD WORKSHOP Thursday, July 10, noon. Here’s another ancient skill that you’ll enjoy learning. Each person will work on turning an ornamental gourd into a bowl for eating, or perhaps a canteen, ladle, or plate. There are several skill sets involved, and we'll talk you through them so you'll understand the mechanics of making […]
Ethno-botany 101. Learn about how to study wild plants, how to identify families, how to keep records. This is your introduction to the art of Foraging, and Medicinal Plants. Saturday, July 12, 10 a.m. Saturday, October 12, 10 a.m. ETHNO-BOTANY WILD FOOD & USEFUL PLANTS ( part of our certificate and certification program.) This […]
Thursday, July 17, 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 […]