California School of Herbal Studies

How to Dye Beautiful Easter Eggs Naturally... Photo: Stefan Berger / fotograf-stefan-berger.de

KCET in Southern California excells at sharing Califonia First Peoples voice on traditional ways and current issues and so much more. This article has a number of stunning short videos that bring this all to life. Take the time to learn about the Pauite people of the Owens Valley on the east side of the Sierra, their tradtional water caretaking and how that was disrupted with Los Angeles taking the water and sthe small steps the Pauite are making to bring their traditions back.

Free Webinar tomorrow! If you can't make it live go to the Sustainable Herbs Website to see the recording of this and many other excellent webinars. This Thursday! I'll be speaking with the farm managers from Trout Lake Farm, Standard Process, and Aboca, an Italian company, about their farming practices. Join me for this fantastic opportunity to learn more about how botanicals are being grown - and what to do to encourage more companies to source plants that are grown in ways that care for the whole ecosystem. Register here for free: http://abc.herbalgram.org/site/Calendar?id=121484...

Alexis is rocking the sustainable foraging message. Lots of spring edibles coming up now. On the East coast people have had Ramps fever for awhile and it's harming the populations. Here in the Bay Area we have the the 3 Cornered Leek - Allium triquetrum, that got brought over from Europe and is quite weedy and bossy in how it grows. Once it's in your garden it's very difficult to weed out. It has a lovely onion flavor and the whole plant can be used and now is the time to pick it. Harvest what is abundant and leave the native Alliums like Ramps be.

Starting now. Come learn all about the Milkcap mushrooms!

Do you love birds? If so, you're going to love this 3-day virtual festival! This festival brings together a great group of speakers and experts in their field ...to help bird lovers fall even more in love with the amazing world of birds. And it's very affordable at just $12 a ticket for the entire 3 days! Over 3 days, from January 27th-29th, each one of the 12 expert speakers will present on a variety of topics, like: What Ravens Say: And how you can learn to understand them. The Gyrfalcon: North America's largest falcon from the vantage point of a National Geographic photographer in the remote Arctic. How Birds Helped Woniya Survive 73 Days Alone in Winter: Star of the History Channel's Alone Show shares her unorthodox approach to surviving in extreme conditions. What Feather Is This: Learn tips to identify bird feathers from the man who created the Feather Atlas. One Simple Trick To Draw Birds Like A Pro: Learn the technique that has helped over 20,000 people draw a bird easily. It even worked for me. The Groundbreaking Discovery Nathan Pieplow Made For Birders With Hearing Loss: This is a game-changer if you're willing to learn a new language that is. Why Female Birds Don't Sing Like They Use To: Yes! Female birds sing. More than most people think they do. How has this changed over time? You Don't Believe In Field Guides!: Why Richard Crossley, author of the Crossley ID Guides, doesn't believe in field guides. Hu? The Crazy Things Craig Childs Has Endured To Get Close To Animals: Author of Animal Dialogues & The Secret Knowledge of Water put himself into uncomfortable, even dangerous situations to tell the most authentic stories possible. Why Bird Nests Are The Ultimate Sign: How the study of bird nests reveals layers of ecological insights and might even alter your view of life on earth. Saving the Helmeted Hornbill: Hear how a forensic ornithologist is helping interrupt the trade of red ivory, a.k.a. rare hornbill horn. Learn more and register here: https://fortheloveofbirdsfestival.com/for-the-love-of-birds

Join us on Thursday 1/14 for a deep dive into the cultural significance of black oaks for local Indigenous communities with Clint McKay, Pepperwood's Indigenous... Education Coordinator. Clint will discuss the impact and approach of the Black Oak Project and the Native Advisory Council at Pepperwood, which supports the application of traditional ecological knowledge and land stewardship practices for nurturing the habitat and health of black oaks for current and future generations. Register today! https://www.pepperwoodpreserve.org/ See more