MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE BAY AREA: A BIOREGIONAL EXPLORATION (Seasonal Herb Walk Series)

MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE BAY AREA: A BIOREGIONAL EXPLORATION (Seasonal Herb Walk Series)

From the mist shrouded sea cliffs to the sun-baked arid expanse of its eastern most regions, the San Francisco Bay area provides us with a chance to view a large variety of botanical specimens all within a relatively small geographical range. Join us as we discover together the diverse array of medicinal plants found growing within these contrasting yet closely interconnected micro-climates. Historical and modern medicinal applications will be covered along with any edible and/or utilitarian potential. Tips on basic plant identification will be offered, with an emphasis on how to differentiate poisonous look-alike plants from their beneficial counterparts. Plant family characteristics will be discussed as well.


-SUMMER SESSION-


Mount Tamalpais (Cataract Gulch) July 10. 10am-4pm.
Directions/map link: http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=471
Meet at the parking area near the intersection of Ridgecrest Rd. and Willow Camp Fire Rd. (close to Laurel Dell picnic area).

Purisima Creek Redwoods Open Space Preserve July 18. 10am-5pm.
Directions link: http://www.openspace.org/preserves/pr_purisima.asp
Meet at western entrance parking area at the end of Purisima Creek Rd.

Dimond Park to Redwood Regional Park (Hike and Car Shuttle) August 22. 10am-6pm.
Directions/map link:http://www.active.com/community-facility/oakland-ca/diamond-recreation-center-and-park
Meet at the dead-end of Dimond Ave. where it connects with Dimond Park.

Golden Gate Park (San Francisco) September 11. 10am-2pm.
Directions/map link: http://www.golden-gate-park.com/

Instructor: Tellur Fenner

Make sure to bring: Water, lunch, notebook, hat/sunscreen, rain gear, and a camera.

Registration:

Phone: 510-428-1810

Email: bluewindbmc [at] gmail.com

Website: http://www.bluewindbmc.com

*Interested, but don’t have a car? Inquire about carpooling options.