Foraging Walks Los Angeles

To attend and for exact location, Register HERE September 24 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 Thursday, September 24, Noon, LUNCHTIME PLANT ID WALK Ever wondered what sort of useful plants grow right in the city, including medicinal plants? We’ll explore a unique one-acre wildlife sanctuary in the Highland Park area where we will see native plants, cultivated plants and many of the plants so typical of the urban areas. You will be able to collect samples. There is also a greenhouse on -site where you can purchase potted plants to take home to your garden. We will learn about the food uses, medicines, fibres, and more. Our discussion will revolve around ethical foraging, and you will be able to collect greens to take home, and cuttings in some cases. There is also a nursery on the site where you can purchase various potted plants to take home. We’ll also make a simple salad so you can taste some of the in-season foods! An excellent opportunity to see and taste some of the plants that everyone living in this area will encounter most of the time. We will also review the Botanical Families that are entirely safe. A good time to review. Bring a bowl! A great survival skills for the ages. Bring a bowl, and water. Be sure to RSVP. Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

2 attendees

8:30 DeathWalk - Relaxed & Casual

Tue, Sep 15, 3:30 PM

From DeathWalk

**DeathWalk** 8:30am ***LOW EFFORT***- **This walk is relaxed and we will stroll on the firm sand, no step count goal, just gently walking and talking next to the waves.** I am a death & end-of-life doula, in deathwork for the last nine years, and I'm inviting you to walk & talk with me for a deeply discounted price from my usual fees, in an effort to provide inexpensive death & grief support in my community. **Who is this group for?** \- Caregivers & providers for end\-of\-life care \- People with a terminal diagnosis AND their family & friends \- Fellow doulas and/or people who are interested in entering deathwork \- People who are grieving/suffering loss \- People considering MAiD or VSED $including family\, friends\, & professionals who will support them$ **TW**: This group will discuss death & dying and will cover sensitive topics ranging the gamut from grief, sudden loss, terminal illness, MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying), etc. **Limit 5 per walk\*.** **Details:** *You must RSVP through MeetUp app to join these walks! Absolutely no drop-ins allowed as it is unfair to other participants.* Location is 1060 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA., Lot 4 North (4N). Though meetup starts at Lot 4N, you can park in 3N or 5N and walk to the meetup point easily. PLEASE park in the 15 minutes prior to start time so no one is waiting - walk begins promptly at 6:30am. PLEASE wear sunscreen & appropriate footwear. PLEASE bring any items you may need such as water, sunglasses, a hat, layers, chapstick, etc. We want to be comfy & undistracted so conversation can flow! *We'll use the wood walkway at Arizona bathrooms, near the SE end of Lot 3N, to walk down to the firm sand close to the shore.* **LOW EFFORT**\- This walk is relaxed and we will stroll on the firm sand\, no step count goal\, no specific distance \- just gently walking and talking next to the waves\. We will walk at Santa Monica beach & the pier will be in view\. We'll go down next to the shoreline where it's easier to walk\. The wave sounds will carry our conversation away\. This is the laid back walk & talk time slot\. *Bring baby powder or cornstarch if you'd like - it helps get the sand off your feet when we're done!* **IMPORTANT NOTE**: Anyone may turn around to leave the group at any time, as needed! No one is required to complete the whole distance if they cannot or do not want to. There are multiple parking lots along the beach and any participant may be dropped off at the meetup start, but be picked up anywhere along the way from another parking lot! Lastly, if you will be leaving early, please let me know so I can make sure I speak with you first. :) **All are welcome!** For this one, it will be harder to accommodate mobility aids (wheelchair, scooter, etc) but they can be accommodated to a point on the boardwalk - still, bear in mind that this is a walking event mostly in the sand & plan accordingly. [If walking is outside your capabilities but you still need doula support, you might consider the once-monthly park meetup on Saturdays instead OR a friend or family member might be able to come in your stead. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about accommodation.] **If you join DeathWalk - you are entering into a tacit agreement: DeathWalk is a group for discussion, support, guidance, Q & A, and especially listening to each other. It is also for those who may not be ready to talk yet but need community to support loss. This group is a safe space for deep conversation and it is expected that everyone participating will exercise good listening skills, polite behavior (including staying quiet when you don't have something good to say), and discretion - these conversations are private, personal, and for us only, not intended for discussion outside the group.** \*\*\*\*\*5 person per walk limit is so that I can be attentive to every individual present & provide individual support & feedback during the time we have. Let's get our steps in & get into it. \~m

1 attendee

LUNCHTIME PLANT WALKABOUT

Thu, Sep 17, 7:00 PM

Thursday, Noon, September 17 To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-candle-making-workshop/) Come take a walk in the canyon, learning about the bounty of nature’s flora. We will see natives and non-natives and explore this unique part of the Arroyo Seco south of the bridge. We’ll see wild herbs, native plants, and more. A short walk, getting out in nature, and connecting with the skills of our ancestors. We will see many of our native plants, and also many of the introduced non-natives. PAY FOR ONE, BRING A FRIEND! Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

6:30 DeathWalk - up to 10K STEPS Route

Tue, Sep 15, 1:30 PM

From DeathWalk

**DeathWalk** 6:30am - **up to** **10,000 Steps** \- I am a death & end\-of\-life doula\, in deathwork for the last nine years\, and I'm inviting you to walk & talk with me for a deeply discounted price from my usual fees\, in an effort to provide inexpensive death & grief support in my community\. **Who is this group for?** \- Caregivers & providers for end\-of\-life care \- People with a terminal diagnosis AND their family & friends \- Fellow doulas and/or people who are interested in entering deathwork \- People who are grieving/suffering loss \- People considering MAiD or VSED $including family\, friends\, & professionals who will support them$ **TW**: This group will discuss death & dying and will cover sensitive topics ranging the gamut from grief, sudden loss, terminal illness, MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying), etc. **Limit 5 per walk\*.** **Details:** *You must RSVP through MeetUp app to join these walks! Absolutely no drop-ins allowed as it is unfair to other participants.* Location is 1060 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA., Lot 4 North (4N). Though meetup starts at Lot 4N, you can park in 3N or 5N and walk to the meetup point easily. PLEASE park in the 15 minutes prior to start time so no one is waiting - walk begins promptly at 6:30am. PLEASE wear sunscreen & appropriate footwear. PLEASE bring any items you may need such as water, sunglasses, a hat, layers, chapstick, etc. We want to be comfy & undistracted so conversation can flow! We will walk between Santa Monica & Venice, on a smooth & flat cement walkway. This walk will pass the Santa Monica Pier & there is a view of the ocean the entire walk. If you choose to complete the whole walk, the route is approximately 10,000 steps out & back if you walk the whole way, depending on your stride length. We will turn around at the 45 minute mark, regardless of how far we've walked, to keep to our schedule, so some days we will walk less, some more - depends on group pace. :) **IMPORTANT NOTE**: Anyone may turn around to leave the group at any time, as needed! No one is required to complete the whole distance if they cannot or do not want to. Additionally, this walk fronts all the parking lots between Santa Monica and Venice and any participant may be dropped off at the meetup start, but be picked up anywhere along the way from another parking lot! Lastly, if you will be leaving early, please let me know so I can make sure I speak with you first. :) **All are welcome!** Mobility aids can be accommodated (wheelchair, scooter, etc) but bear in mind this is a walking group event at an outdoor beach location & plan accordingly. [If walking is outside your capabilities but you still need doula support, you might consider the once-monthly park meetup on Saturdays instead OR a friend or family member might be able to come in your stead. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about accommodation.] **If you join DeathWalk - you are entering into a tacit agreement: DeathWalk is a group for discussion, support, guidance, Q & A, and especially listening to each other. It is also for those who may not be ready to talk yet but need community to support loss. This group is a safe space for deep conversation and it is expected that everyone participating will exercise good listening skills, polite behavior (including staying quiet when you don't have something good to say), and discretion - these conversations are private, personal, and for us only, not intended for discussion outside the group.** \*\*\*\*\*5 person per walk limit is so that I can be attentive to every individual present & provide individual support & feedback during the time we have. Let's get our steps in & get into it. \~m

1 attendee

Wild Food and Useful Plants by the Season

Sat, Sep 19, 5:00 PM

**Saturday, September 19, 10 a.m. WILD FOOD AND USEFUL PLANTS BY THE SEASON** To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/autumn-foraging-wild-food-and-useful-plants-by-the-season/) This series of workshops, one per season, will show you nature through the seasons, from a forager’s perspective. The essence of this class is to develop seasonal knowledge and observational skills: How to look, where to look, what to look for. Plus, we will also focus on responsible and sustainable gathering methods, including collection of seeds and cuttings so you can grow plants in your own backyard. You’ll learn how to identify and collect foods, medicines, soaps, fire-materials, and other useful parts of plants. You’ll learn to think like foragers of the past, who had to have an intimate knowledge of the seasons, and foresight for the future. (For example, sometimes you do NO foraging in an area if the plant or seed is not abundant.) Join us each quarter for an insightful walk into a wild area, with a focus on interpreting what’s available that season. Each session will include demonstrations, hands-on practice, and sampling of the seasonal foods. Each session includes a list of what is normally available in that season. AUTUMN In early autumn, it is usually dry, and plants are in a dormant phase. It’s typically hot, and dry. Streams will be dry, or running low. You’ll only find the hardiest of plants for eating, such as mustards. There still might be some manzanitas left to collect, and the acorns will just be starting to mature and to fall. Though it’s still early for toyon berries, you’ll be able to observe what sort of crop will be coming. You’ll be able to take note of what to look for in the next few months. You never know what to expect, but you might find some greens as well, usually the hardiest greens, and the late-blooming greens. This is a good way to look at the environment at a lean time, with an eye to the future. We’ll also share a few bushcrafting skills. Location: San Gabriel Mountains. Meeting location to be sent upon registration. Class fee:$65. (student/senior $45) [www.SchoolofSelf-Reliance.com](http://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/)

7:30 DeathWalk - up to 10K STEPS Route

Sat, Sep 12, 2:30 PM

From DeathWalk

**DeathWalk** 7:30am - **up to** **10,000 Steps** \- I am a death & end\-of\-life doula\, in deathwork for the last nine years\, and I'm inviting you to walk & talk with me for a deeply discounted price from my usual fees\, in an effort to provide inexpensive death & grief support in my community\. **Who is this group for?** \- Caregivers & providers for end\-of\-life care \- People with a terminal diagnosis AND their family & friends \- Fellow doulas and/or people who are interested in entering deathwork \- People who are grieving/suffering loss \- People considering MAiD or VSED $including family\, friends\, & professionals who will support them$ **TW**: This group will discuss death & dying and will cover sensitive topics ranging the gamut from grief, sudden loss, terminal illness, MAiD (Medical Aid in Dying), etc. **Limit 5 per walk\*.** **Details:** *You must RSVP through MeetUp app to join these walks! Absolutely no drop-ins allowed as it is unfair to other participants.* Location is 1060 Pacific Coast Highway, Santa Monica, CA., Lot 4 North (4N). Though meetup starts at Lot 4N, you can park in 3N or 5N and walk to the meetup point easily. PLEASE park in the 15 minutes prior to start time so no one is waiting - walk begins promptly at 7:30am. PLEASE wear sunscreen & appropriate footwear. PLEASE bring any items you may need such as water, sunglasses, a hat, layers, chapstick, etc. We want to be comfy & undistracted so conversation can flow! We will walk between Santa Monica & Venice, on a smooth & flat cement walkway. This walk will pass the Santa Monica Pier & there is a view of the ocean the entire walk. If you choose to complete the whole walk, the route is approximately 10,000 steps out & back if you walk the whole way, depending on your stride length. We will turn around at the 45 minute mark, regardless of how far we've walked, to keep to our schedule, so some days we will walk less, some more - depends on group pace. :) **IMPORTANT NOTE**: Anyone may turn around to leave the group at any time, as needed! No one is required to complete the whole distance if they cannot or do not want to. Additionally, this walk fronts all the parking lots between Santa Monica and Venice and any participant may be dropped off at the meetup start, but be picked up anywhere along the way from another parking lot! Lastly, if you will be leaving early, please let me know so I can make sure I speak with you first. :) **All are welcome!** Mobility aids can be accommodated (wheelchair, scooter, etc) but bear in mind this is a walking group event at an outdoor beach location & plan accordingly. [If walking is outside your capabilities but you still need doula support, you might consider the once-monthly park meetup on Saturdays instead OR a friend or family member might be able to come in your stead. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you have questions about accommodation.] **If you join DeathWalk - you are entering into a tacit agreement: DeathWalk is a group for discussion, support, guidance, Q & A, and especially listening to each other. It is also for those who may not be ready to talk yet but need community to support loss. This group is a safe space for deep conversation and it is expected that everyone participating will exercise good listening skills, polite behavior (including staying quiet when you don't have something good to say), and discretion - these conversations are private, personal, and for us only, not intended for discussion outside the group.** \*\*\*\*\*5 person per walk limit is so that I can be attentive to every individual present & provide individual support & feedback during the time we have. Let's get our steps in & get into it. \~m

1 attendee

TRADITIONAL ACORN PROCESSING WORKSHOP

Sat, Sep 12, 5:00 PM

To attend and for exact location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/wild-food-cooking-workshop-focus-on-acorn-processing/) PROCESSING WILD ACORNS — FROM RAW ACORN TO DELICIOUS PANCAKES! SEPTEMBER 12, 10 a.m. **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 process of turning the raw acorn into a delicious food. You’ll shell, grind, leach, test, leach some more, and blend with a few other ingredients to make acorn food products. If you didn’t already know this, ACORNS are a Super-Food, not simply squirrel food. They contain all the amino acids! Native Americans of the Americas understood this and regularly processed and consumed acorn products. In fact, acorns have been used for food by many cultures the world over. They are still commonly used in Korean dishes. In the U.S., the use of the acorn is experiencing a revival. We will also prepare a few other wild food dishes, depending on what is in season. There will be minimal walking today, but still bring your field notebook. This can apply to an Ethno-botany certificate. Location sent upon registration.

2 attendees

LUNCHTIME TRAPS,TRIGGERS, PRIMITIVE WEAPONRY WORKSHOP

Thu, Sep 10, 7:00 PM

To attend and for class location, Register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-useful-plant-walk-25/) Learn to make traps, triggers, snares, deadfalls — learn by doing! Thursday, September 10, noon We recognize that hunting and fishing are long-established methods of putting food on the table, especially during times of hardship and emergency. Though I have never really been what you’d call a “hunter,” I always wanted to know how to capture and clean animals for food, if I had to. I learned originally how to clean animals by using roadkill, and fish that I caught. Later, I learned how to make and use primitive traps from various sources, such as Paul Campbell and Larry Dean Olsen. So if you’re like me, and just want to know how to make these devices “just in case,” please come to the class. We’ll meet in the Arroyo Seco to learn which woods are best for traps and triggers. Then’ we’ll work on carving a deadfall trigger, a trigger for a quail trap, and more. You’re learn by doing. Bring your knife! (We have extras if you don’t have one) We’ll see edible and medicinal plants. Bring your canteen. September 10 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm $30.00 – $45.00 Please register to attend and for location. Hahamonga Watershed County Park is our field office, the class may be in a different location.

2 attendees

FIBRE-CRAFT 101

Sat, Sep 26, 5:00 PM

To attend and for exact location, register [HERE](https://www.schoolofself-reliance.com/event/lunchtime-fibre-craft/) Saturday, September 26, 10 a.m. FIBRE-CRAFT 101: The Art of Turning Plant Fibres into Bags, Baskets, Nets, String, Sandals. We’ve had some requests for a BASKETRY Workshop. This class will include Basketry basics, though this class will not be only basketry. The art of working fibre is nearly a lost art. You’ll learn to recognize some of the common plants which yield a useful fibre, and learn how to work them into strings, and baskets, and nets, and sandals, and more. In the old days of the Southwest, the lives of the people were literally tied together with fibre: for shelter, for clothing (hats, belts, shoes), fishing nets, bags, weaponry, fire-making, brushes, looms for fabric. In the past, most people had a more intimate connection to plant fibres. There are so many practical applications, though today someone makes everything we use. So it’s become a lost art. You will learn how to process a few plant fibres and how to make them into a usable product! We will do a short walk (if time) and learn about some of the plants that are useful for weaving, and making cordage. You will then learn by making some of the useful products. Along the way, you’ll also see many of the other useful and edible plants of the area. NOTE: PLEASE RSVP SINCE WE NEED TO PLAN TO BRING SUFFICIENT SUPPLIES! $65 (Seniors and students $45)

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FRIDAY--Easy Night walk around Silverlake

Sat, Sep 12, 2:15 AM

4.8

Silverlake can be quite beautiful at night. Walk is mostly easy 2.2 miles RT around the lake. Walk is approx. 1 hour. There is short uphill on this walk--approx. 10 minutes Some members go to the local Oyster bar afterwards. **Rain will cancel walk. Dogs ok as long as on leash.** Parking: Street parking. There is more parking when you park along the lake --along W. Silverlake Dr.

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FRANCE CULINARY EXPLORER~Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings & MORE.

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00 AM

From The 805ers. If you live, work or play where life is better.

Join us on this gourmet gastronomic holiday as we rendezvous with the cuisine & culture of France. This is a foodie’s dream. Around every corner we will find open-air markets, artisanal chocolatiers, macaroon shops, boulangeries, cheesemongers, local butcher shops with the finest cured sausages and hams . . . and YES - world-class wine shops where we can savor the flavors! We will start in Paris, home of some of the world’s most prestigious museums, including the Louvre, Musee d’Orsay, Pompidou, Champs-Élysées, Eiffel Tower, Arc de Triomphe and so much more. Of course, we get to visit some of them...BUT French cuisine is such a huge part of this country's culture and history! Learning about it and experiencing it, is the main goal of this tour. In Paris, we will savor the culinary artistry of Michelin-starred chefs and indulge in the city's iconic pastries. We will journey to Normandy, where lush landscapes yield exquisite cheeses and apple-infused delights. We will follow the Loire River to discover the vineyards and châteaux of the Loire Valley, where fine wines and gourmet experiences await. Let the flavors of France enchant our palate as we explore these culinary treasures! Cooking classes, gourmet food tastings, wine tours, and enough free time to explore to our heart’s desire with centrally-located first class accommodations. ***The Itinerary in brief:*** **Day 1 Paris** arrival and Welcome Dinner with Corsican Cuisine **Day 2 Paris** sightseeing tour, Seine river cruise,French bread making class **Day 3 Paris** Museum Day. Dinner along Canal Saint-Martin **Day 4 Paris-Auvers Sur Oise Auver.** Pay homage to Van Gogh and the many famous painters who lived there. Paint our own masterpiece! On to Giverny for a visit to the Gardens of Monet. Overnight in Rouen. **Day 5 Rouen - Camembert - Caen.** Cheese tasting **Day 6 Caen - Mont St Michel.** Stop in Calvados. Apple brandy, anybody? **Day 7 Mont St Michel - Rennes - Nantes.** Cooking Class **Day 8 Nantes - Tours** with stops at 3 Chateaux Vineyards for wine and chocolate tastings **Day 9 Tours - Orleans.** Stops at Château of Clos Lucé, Leonardo Da Vinci's home. Visit an underground cave for farming mushrooms. And yes, some mushroom tastings! **Day 10 Orleans - Paris** On the way, a stop at an artisan chocolatier and more wineries **Day 11 Paris.** Visit the famous Marché aux Puces de St-Ouen (the flea market) for some amazing shopping. Farewell Dinner in the Montmartre Area Join us for an unforgettable feast for the senses! For a detailed Day By Day itinerary: **[Click Here](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8)**[ to fill out our info request form](https://forms.gle/cQdqYw74gAYqphXX8) **Price per person, double occupancy: $5320** (we match roommates for those willing to share and save) **Price for single room: $6720** Limited capacity of 24 total. This trip will fill up extremely quickly. RSVP does not hold your space. **The only way to secure your spot is a $500 deposit.** **[Click here for Secure Deposit Link](https://www.paypal.com/instantcommerce/checkout/V6PKYK8VEWPHJ)** Deposit is refundable up to 90 days before the departure (less PayPal fees). *[Click Here](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6)*[ and Fill out this Form if you are making a Deposit](https://forms.gle/Qxx6eSy9tbjezXYg6) **\*\*\*Airfare from/to the US is not included\*\*\*** ***[Click Here](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062)***[ to Message Direct to Anna with any questions including airfare quotes.](https://secure.meetup.com/messages/?new_convo=true&member_id=131297062) She can help you arrange the airfare and answer any logistics questions. We do a monthly Zoom with Q & A on all our overseas events. [https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/](https://www.meetup.com/moretoexplore/events/296044209/) Come to the zoom and ask any questions. Great way to get the info you want without all the other fluff. As well as meet us and other attendees. [Click here for General Policies](https://www.meetup.com/MoreToExplore/events/282719353/) and useful info about our international trips. The MAIN Meetup post for this event is here: **[France Culinary Explorer](https://www.meetup.com/fork-n-cork/events/298965454/)** (RSVP there for any conversation and comments) We believe in good decent social. This events is cross posted to several other groups and the number of RSVPs on each is not reflective. We have a set of sister groups where we post our local free, local/regional camping, and our overseas events too. [Click Here to see all our other fun events](https://www.meetup.com/CulturalArts/Events) Live the adventure instead of only dreaming it! SOT 2000318-10

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France Culinary Explorer! Food, Wine, Cheese. Cooking Lessons, Tastings AND MORE

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