Connecting with Native Plants

Join Earthroots Instructor Macy Pilkington on a native plant walk in Big Oak Canyon!

Discover the rich diversity of Big Oak Canyon, a 39-acre property nestled in the shared ancestral lands of the Juañeno Band of Mission Indians Acjachemen Nation and neighboring Tongva/Gabrieleño and Payómkawichum/Luiseño tribes, located in Silverado Canyon. This beautiful land is home to 200+ year-old oak trees and a wide variety of native flora, making it the perfect setting to learn about the plants that have been integral to local ecosystems for centuries.

In this outdoor class, participants of all backgrounds and experiences will embark on a plant walk to connect with the land and its plant life. You’ll learn to identify and distinguish between edible, medicinal, and poisonous plants, and explore how they’ve been used by people throughout history for food, medicine, and more.

Whether you’re new to plant identification or looking to deepen your knowledge, this class is designed to foster a deeper relationship with the natural world. Together, we’ll explore the vital connections between people and plants while building community and a shared understanding of how plants can be integrated into daily life.

Each class will feature a seasonal plant walk and a hands-on activity, giving you practical knowledge that you can take with you into the world.

Come explore, learn, and connect with the wild plants that surround us!

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