Edible and Medicinal Plants of California: A Bioregional Exploration Presentation with Tellur Fenner
California is home to a diverse array of edible and medicinal plants long valued for their nutritional and therapeutic effects. During this presentation we will explore many of the more common (and lesser known) native/naturalized plants found growing throughout the state, with a focus on historical as well as modern use. Topics to be touched upon include: plant family morphological and phytochemical characteristics, introduction to the major CA bioregions and plant communities, legal and ethical harvesting guidelines, processing/preparation methods, edible/medicinal/utilitarian uses, plant toxicology/safety issues, rare/threatened/endangered status, and more! The presentation is an interactive lecture and includes a large selection of live/dried plant samples. Join us for this insightful and rewarding opportunity to learn about the unique (and useful) flora of our state. (Come early and enjoy the Open House 10am-3pm, with interactive floristic table displays by Tellur Fenner from 11:00-2:00pm. $10 at the door. No RSVP necessary.
TELLUR FENNER is a clinical herbalist/educator and has traveled extensively throughout the U.S while studying, collecting, and using plant medicines from all the major bioregions. Tellur attended the Northeast School of Botanical Medicine, the California School of Herbal Studies, and received his Bachelor's Degree from Prescott College where he majored in Western Herbalism. As an herbalist of the “generalist” persuasion, he believes in the importance of an interdisciplinary practice which integrates the study of botany, ethnobotany, botanical pharmacy, human physiology, phytochemistry, and other biological sciences. He has taught classes and led trips for the Regional Parks Botanic Garden in Berkeley, San Francisco Botanical Garden, California Academy of Sciences, Point Reyes National Seashore Association, Pepperwood Preserve, American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as a number of other organizations. In addition to offering regular weekend workshops throughout the year, he also runs a comprehensive 12-month (240 hour) classroom/field based academic program titled: “Edible & Medicinal Plants of California: A Bioregional Exploration”. He is the owner/director of the Blue Wind Botanical Medicine Clinic and Education Center located in Ukiah, CA. To learn more, visit his facebook page and his website.
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Laguna Environmental Center Open House: Edible and Medicinal Plants of California
Edible and Medicinal Plants of California: A Bioregional Exploration, floristic table displays with Tellur Fenner, 11:00am-2:00pm (as part of our 10am-3pm Open House). Free. Followed by a 3:00pm slide presentation by Tellur Fenner about Edible and Medicinal Plants of California ($10 at the door).
During the open house, learn about the natural and cultural history of the Laguna de Santa Rosa and historic Stone Farm by taking a guide-led tour or exploring a variety of hands-on activities. Birdwatch from the observation deck. Stop by for a visit and take in the beautiful views. Bring a picnic! Enjoy our gift shop in Great Blue Heron Hall and a new art exhibit "Celebrating the Wild" of Molly Eckler paintings and illustrations (on display through April 27). Keep an eye on our monthly schedule, as we offer special themes for some Open Houses. This is a working farm, so please leave your pets at home. The site is wheelchair accessible. No RSVP necessary. Come join us!