Buongiorno everybody - My friend Tony, the environmental educator and forager who led our mushroom identification walk, is taking us on an edible and medicinal foraging excursion and field study.
To reserve, contact Tony directly at: tlcockrellbooks@yahoo.com.
WHAT: Edible & Medicinal Plants of central California.
In this workshop we will walk and explore the plant life in the Bay Area. We will use our senses to identify the local flora and learn the uses of these plants for food and medicine. Participants will learn basic botanical nomenclature to aid in identifying plant species when using field guides. The knowledge of ecosystems and seasons will aid in the understanding of locations and appearances of plants. This workshop is for all levels of learners.WHEN: Saturday, May 22
WHERE: Tilden Regional Park (Berkeley) at the Big Springs pullout. Big Springs is marked by a sign on your right as you drive towards the Botanic Garden on South Park Drive off Grizzly Peak Blvd. It is also possible to get there off Grizzly Peak Blvd. by taking Shasta Road and going right onto South Park Drive where it connects with Wildcat Canyon Road.BRING: Comfortable walking shoes, plenty of water, sunscreen and sun hat, writing material, snacks and a daypack for your items.
COST: $18.00/person. Please email Tony at tlcockrellbooks@yahoo.com for workshop registration and any questions.
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