MEDICINAL
PLANTS OF THE ANZA-BORREGO DESERT REGION:
A SPRING BLOOM FIELD EXPLORATION
Anza-Borrego lies within the Colorado Desert of Southern
California, which in turn comprises the western-most extension of the
larger Sonoran Desert. Of the four U.S. deserts, the Sonoran is by far
the most botanically diverse, and is home to a large number of
medicinal, edible, and other such useful plants. Come join us as we
explore this vast and tranquil landscape in search of many of these
colorful treasures of spring. Topics to be covered include: field
botany/ID, plant family characteristics, medicinal/edible/utilitarian
uses, medicine making techniques, ethical harvesting practices, safety
issues, natural history, and more. Days will be spent hiking and
exploring trails which wind through the various plant communities in the area. Nights will include interactive hands-on workshops, relaxing
with friends, not to mention camping under a blanket of stars,
and....hot springs.
To Bring: Since this is a car-camping trip, no serious backpacking gear
is necessary. Things that are necessary are: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Rain
Gear, Warm Clothes (the desert can be chilly at night!), Hiking Boots,
Hat/Sunscreen, Daypack, Food/Snacks (class fee does not include meals),
Camp Stove, Camping Chair, Camping Pad, Swimming Suit (for hot springs),
Flashlight, Water Bottles (at least 5 gallons per person), Firewood,
and most importantly...a sense of adventure!
Optional (yet recommended): Notebook, Camera, Hand-lens, “The Jepson Desert Manual” and/or “A Flora of San Diego County, California”, “Sonoran Desert Wildflowers” by Spellenberg, and “Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West” by Moore.
Meet-up/Departure Time: We will meet near the park at a designated camping area between 4pm-7pm (traffic may be tricky) on Thursday March 17. Class ends after breakfast (around 9am) on Tuesday March 22.
Interested, but don’t have a car? Inquire about carpooling options.
When: Thu, March 17, 2011, 4pm – Tue, March 22, 2011, 9am (Partial attendance possible)
Where: Near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Approximately 90 miles east of San Diego, CA. (map)
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Tellur Fenner
Registration:
Phone: 510-428-1810
Email: bluewindbmc@gmail.com
Optional (yet recommended): Notebook, Camera, Hand-lens, “The Jepson Desert Manual” and/or “A Flora of San Diego County, California”, “Sonoran Desert Wildflowers” by Spellenberg, and “Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West” by Moore.
Meet-up/Departure Time: We will meet near the park at a designated camping area between 4pm-7pm (traffic may be tricky) on Thursday March 17. Class ends after breakfast (around 9am) on Tuesday March 22.
Interested, but don’t have a car? Inquire about carpooling options.
When: Thu, March 17, 2011, 4pm – Tue, March 22, 2011, 9am (Partial attendance possible)
Where: Near Anza-Borrego Desert State Park. Approximately 90 miles east of San Diego, CA. (map)
Class Fee: $200
Instructor: Tellur Fenner
Registration:
Phone: 510-428-1810
Email: bluewindbmc@gma
