Ready to escape the burn area and experience the spring wildflowers in the mountains? Join Ojai native plant guide Lanny Kaufer and a friendly group of like-minded lovers of the outdoors for a Nature Hike to Potrero John Camp, deep in the Sespe Wilderness of the Los Padres National Forest, on Saturday, May 12, from 9:00 a.m. […]

Following another sold-out workshop in April, Professor James Adams of USC School of Pharmacy will return to Ojai on Saturday, July 14, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. for a Summer Medicinal Plant Workshop as the guest of Ojai native plant guide Lanny Kaufer’s Herb Walks series. The workshop will be based on Dr. Adams’ ground-breaking pharmacological studies on local native plants as […]

Ojai native plant guide Lanny Kaufer is pleased to announce an herb walk and native plant sale at Arroyo Hondo Preserve on Saturday, June 2, from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Considered by many to be the jewel of the Gaviota Coast, the preserve is managed by The Land Trust for Santa Barbara County and features a […]

Following a great hike there in March, the Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer program will return to the secluded Stunt High Trail along Cold Creek in the Calabasas Hills on the north side of the Santa Monica Mountains on Sunday, June 10, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This will be an easy, slow-paced walk, […]

The Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer program will make its way up the scenic Maricopa Highway to Pine Mountain on Sunday, June 24, for a Summer Solstice Nature Hike. Attendees will visit some of the most spectacular scenery and natural habitat that Ventura County has to offer with Ojai native plant guide and Herb Walks […]

Pascal Baudar, author and renowned professional forager for L.A.’s top chefs, will return to Ojai as Herb Walks with Lanny Kaufer’s special guest on Saturday, August 11, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for a workshop on brewing wild beers with local plants. He will demonstrate techniques described in his latest book, The Wildcrafting Brewer, the follow-up to […]

Fall Equinox Nature Hike on Pine Mountain with Lanny Kaufer  Sunday, September 30, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Learn identification and uses of native plants and explore the ecosystem of the Mixed Conifer Forest at 7000 feet during pine nut season Cost: $25 adults; $20 seniors 62-up and students 13-18 Kids 5-12 free, one per […]

Join Ojai native plant guide Lanny Kaufer and special guests James Adams, PhD, of USC School of Pharmacy and plant educator Enrique Villaseñor for a Fall Medicinal Plant Workshop on Saturday, October 6, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The workshop will be based on Dr. Adams’ ground-breaking pharmacological studies on local native plants as […]

The first ever Ojai Herbal Symposium will take place from Friday evening, November 16, through Sunday evening, November 18, on the theme of  “Natural Resilience.” The Symposium will present respected experts, authors, and speakers from across the spectrum of modern herbalism, pharmacy, integrative medicine, Oriental medicine, Ayurvedic medicine, and Chumash healing. Classes will be accessible […]

The Ojai Herbal Symposium will host a PhytoPhunk Dance & Elixir Bar on Saturday night, November 17, at 8 p.m. at Greater Goods in Meiners Oaks in support of the nonprofit’s Relief Fund, dedicated to those in the Ojai area affected by the Thomas Fire of December 2017 who have significant losses and little support. […]