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In the heart of the desert, where the sun paints the landscape with hues of warmth and resilience, every plant is a testament to nature's ingenious adaptation. In the arid embrace of the sands, botanical wonders thrive against all odds, whispering tales of tenacity and beauty. The desert, a living testament to the poetry of survival, unfolds its secrets to those who pause to listen, revealing that even in the harshest environments, life finds a way to bloom.
Cultivating Relationships with the plants and connecting to the land.
Christina offers private herbal medicine workshops, plant hikes with a minimum of four people.
For folks wanting to learn about the flora on their land, wanting to plant a water wise and native garden she does plant surveys and consults.
Upcoming Events
Sun, Jan 21Save the Meow Meows Cat LoungeJan 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMSave the Meow Meows Cat Lounge, 56925 Yucca Trail # B, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USAJan 21, 2024, 6:00 PM – 7:00 PMSave the Meow Meows Cat Lounge, 56925 Yucca Trail # B, Yucca Valley, CA 92284, USAEmbark on a culinary adventure at the DIY Cat Food Workshop fundraiser. Support Save The Meow Meows and their ongoing mission of providing medical & general care for cats in need. Your participation makes a difference. Please do not pay via PayPal or Venmo.
Sat, Jan 20San Bernardino CountyJan 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMSan Bernardino County, Gods Way Love Rd, California, USAJan 20, 2024, 10:30 AM – 12:30 PMSan Bernardino County, Gods Way Love Rd, California, USANervines are nature's remedy for the soul! These remarkable class of herbs provide vital support to our nervous system, encompassing both the brain and nerves. Nervines have the power to soothe and quiet the nervous system, offering a profound sense of calm and relaxation.
Sun, Jan 14San Bernardino CountyJan 14, 2024, 10:00 AM – 12:30 PM PSTSan Bernardino County, Morongo Valley, California 92256, USA
Sat, Jan 06PioneertownJan 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMPioneertown, Godsway Love, Pioneertown, CA 92268, USAJan 06, 2024, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMPioneertown, Godsway Love, Pioneertown, CA 92268, USACraft your own Respiratory Ally Oxymel, blending the essence of Mullein. Join us for an herbal exploration, where your hands will weave the magic of nature's remedies. Limited spaces available, reserve your spot.
Sat, Dec 23Joshua Tree National ParkDec 23, 2023, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PMJoshua Tree National Park, joshua tree saloon
Sat, Jun 11Corner of Park BLVD. & 29 Palms HWYJun 11, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMCorner of Park BLVD. & 29 Palms HWY, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAJun 11, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:30 PMCorner of Park BLVD. & 29 Palms HWY, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAJoin us for our final Protect The Joshua Trees Rally, June 15, 2022 the California Department of Fish & Game will decide if the Western Joshua Tree is warranted permanent state level protection. Click to learn more on how you can help be a VOICE for this imperiled specieS.- Sun, May 01corner of Park BLVD & 29 PALMS HWYMay 01, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMcorner of Park BLVD & 29 PALMS HWY, 61835 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAMay 01, 2022, 5:00 PM – 6:00 PMcorner of Park BLVD & 29 PALMS HWY, 61835 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAJoin us for the Protect Joshua Trees rally more dates to be added. We are working to get the information out to the public, urging for folks to get involved, write the California Department of Fish & Game asking them to warrant permanent protection under the California Endangered Species Act.
Fri, Apr 22Beatnik LoungeApr 22, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBeatnik Lounge , 61597 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAApr 22, 2022, 4:00 PM – 7:00 PMBeatnik Lounge , 61597 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAJoin us for an afternoon/evening of community, music, education, and plants as we celebrate Earth Day at the Beatnik Lounge in Joshua Tree. Line up of presenters is listed in the event page. This event is free and open to the public.
Sun, Apr 10Morongo ValleyApr 10, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PMMorongo Valley, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAApr 10, 2022, 11:00 AM – 12:15 PMMorongo Valley, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USALearn how you can help protect this imperiled endemic species and watch a trailer of the upcoming film called I THOUGHT THEY WERE PROTECTED, a documentary on the fight to protect and plight of the Joshua Tree.
Sat, Mar 26Joshua TreeMar 26, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMJoshua Tree, 6484 Center St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USAMar 26, 2022, 12:00 PM – 1:30 PMJoshua Tree, 6484 Center St, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USALearn how you can help protect this imperiled endemic species and watch a trailer of the upcoming film called I THOUGHT THEY WERE PROTECTED, a documentary on the fight to protect and plight of the Joshua Tree.
Sun, Jan 30Cactus MartJan 30, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PMCactus Mart, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAJan 30, 2022, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PMCactus Mart, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAFOOD AS MEDICINE, How can we benefit from demulcent herbs? What are they and how are they used? This hands-on workshop will delve into demulcent plants as we work with Nopales, Prickly Pear cactus.
Sun, Jan 02Morongo ValleyJan 02, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:15 PMMorongo Valley, 11055 East Dr, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAJan 02, 2022, 1:00 PM – 3:15 PMMorongo Valley, 11055 East Dr, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAExplore the uniqueness of the Big Morongo Canyon Preserve, a lush desert riparian habitat rich in biodiversity. We will explore the vegetation, learning about the ecological importance of the flora, while delve into traditional and modern uses of the flora.
Sun, Dec 19Morongo ValleyDec 19, 2021, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM PSTMorongo Valley, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USADec 19, 2021, 11:00 AM – 1:45 PM PSTMorongo Valley, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USASupport your immune system with a traditional herbal tonic known as Fire Cider which incorporates spicy ingredients. Together we will learn how to craft this remedy in this hands-on workshop.
Sat, Sep 11Joshua TreeSep 11, 2021, 2:00 PM – 10:00 PM PDTJoshua Tree, 61568 Twentynine Palms Highway, Joshua Tree, CA 92252, USA
Sun, Jan 10ZoomJan 10, 2021, 11:00 AM PST – Mar 28, 2021, 3:00 PM PDTZoomJan 10, 2021, 11:00 AM PST – Mar 28, 2021, 3:00 PM PDTZoomFoundational Herbalism is an introductory online course encompassing the fundamental principles of Traditional Western Herbalism. This course is designed to introduce folks to herbal energetics, thermal energetics, herbal taste, actions and how we can implement these into our herbal repertoire.
Sat, Jun 06Online Event with ZOOM meetingsJun 06, 2020, 11:00 AM – Aug 23, 2020, 2:00 PMOnline Event with ZOOM meetings
Sat, Jun 06ZoomJun 06, 2020, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM PDTZoom
Sun, Mar 01Cactus MartMar 01, 2020, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM PSTCactus Mart, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USAMar 01, 2020, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM PSTCactus Mart, 49889 Twentynine Palms Highway, Morongo Valley, CA 92256, USADelve into the Wonderful World of Creosote Bush and explore the plant in depth from ecology, botanical description to traditional and modern day herbal uses of this aromatic desert evergreen shrub.
Naturalist Hike
Joshua Tree woodland
Herbalism Basics Workshop
Naturalist Hike
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