Upcoming Herb Walks Events
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Dr. Jim teaching at Cluff Vista Park.
Photo: Enrique Villaseñor
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Fall Medicinal Plant Workshop on Saturday, October 6
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Dr. James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy is returning this Saturday for another seasonal workshop -- his last in Ojai this year -- based on his groundbreaking pharmacological studies on local native plants. He is the co-author, with the late Chumash healer Cecilia Garcia, of
Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West.
The morning plant identification walk will take place at two native plant gardens in downtown Ojai where Dr. Adams and I will identify and discuss the a wide variety of native plants.
The afternoon hands-on preparation session will be held at a community kitchen nearby. After the workshop, participants will receive a complete list of all plants that are identified and/or utilized as well as recipes and other info.
Dr. Adams will have copies of his book for sale and signing.
Read more and register at
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Poster by Jess Starwood who will also be a presenter. Click on it to enlarge.
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Dr. Kevin Spelman, featured presenter and keynote speaker at Ojai Herbal Symposium: Nov. 16-18
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Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer is proud to present the inaugural Ojai Herbal Symposium, November 16-18, featuring keynote speaker
Kevin Spelman, PhD, a popular and engaging presenter known for his work on the chemistry of cannabinoids.
For the complete list of presenters, please visit
OjaiHerbalSymposium.org.
Dr. Kevin Spelman is an internationally recognized expert on the molecular biology and clinical therapeutics of botanical medicines and new product development. A past National Institutes of Health postdoctoral fellow and Marie Curie research fellow in the European Union, Dr. Spelman has published 27 scientific papers and 6 chapters. Dr. Spelman has also practiced clinical phytotherapy for 20 years in various medical centers as well as advised the White House Commission on Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
Dr. Spelman’s research includes brain and ovarian cancer and clinical investigations, immunological studies, and chemical analysis on numerous medicinal plants. He is known for his expertise on the molecular biology of medical Cannabis and cannabidiol (CBD).
Details and registration at
OjaiHerbalSymposium.org.
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Please "like" my
HerbWalks facebook page and visit the
Herb Walks Store for hand selected books and gift certificates. Think globally, shop locally. Thank you!
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Lanny discussing the aromatic properties of Incense-Cedar in the midst of the White Fir forest on Pine Mountain.
Photo: Enrique Villaseñor
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Another beautiful day on the Reyes Peak Trail
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As expected, Pine Mountain lived up to its reputation as a premier destination in Ventura County. The weather was perfect, the forest peaceful as usual, the views stunning. And the group was engaged, curious, knowledgeable and fun to hike with.
The photo below of the Cuyama Valley as seen from Pine Mountain was taken by Jess Starwood during the hike.
You can view Enrique Villase ñor's photo album at
this link. I labeled the plant photos. |
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Native Plant Sales and other Recommended
Local Events
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Herbal Marketplace on Sunday, November 18 |
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Vendors are invited to join the Herbal Marketplace at Chaparral Auditorium in Ojai on the the third day of the Ojai Herbal Symposium. Visit
this page for details. The sale will be open to the public as well as to Symposium attendees. |
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