# Event Details - **Event Name**: Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills - **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm (-07:00) - **Event Description**: Free spring foraging walk in Leona Canyon. Learn to identify edible and medicinal plants, then enjoy foraged tea and treats!About this EventJoin us for a free spring walk and talk exploring the edible and medicinal wild plants of the East Bay Hills.On this guided walk, you’ll learn how to safely and sustainably identify, harvest, and use common native and introduced plants found in our local landscapes. Along the way, we’ll explore how these plants have been used for food, medicine, and everyday nourishment.After the walk, we’ll gather for tea and simple treats made with foraged ingredients, followed by a conversation about how our relationship with the land can deepen when we engage with it for our health and sustenance.What to Bring:Comfortable hiking shoesWater and any snacks you may wantOptional: a small bag or basket if you’d like to bring something homeTrail Details:We’ll walk 2–3 miles at a relaxed pace, with some moderate incline.Our guide, Peter Lindsay, is a Merritt NHS and LandHort student, landscape designer, wild food forager, and an East Bay native. His work centers on building more loving, fulfilling, and inspired relationships between people and their local lands. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/oakland/edible-and-medicinal-wild-plants-of-the-east-bay-hills/100001984594095363 - **Event Categories**: trips-adventures, health-wellness, art, trekking - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 0, max: 0, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Oakland - **state**: CA - **country**: United States - **location**: Leona Canyon Trail Head - **lat**: 37.7878935 - **long**: -122.1636536 - **full address**: Leona Canyon Trail Head, Campus Drive, Oakland, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events1/banners/1c926562230ca248c8841a2062890757c6b23df13c81cc4ea37604e138cf3c16-rimg-w1200-h900-dc444b2e-gmir.jpg?v=1772919231 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills being held? - **A:** Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills takes place on Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 18 Apr, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Leona Canyon Trail Head, Campus Drive, Oakland, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills? - **A:** Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills is organized by Natural History & Sustainability, Merritt College. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Edible and Medicinal Wild Plants of the East Bay Hills is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Oakland, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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