The Hazards: Poisonous Plants of the Bay AreaWhether you endeavor to harvest, prepare, and use plant foods/medicines or simply wish to embark on leisurely strolls through the woods, it is critical that you learn about those plants which can harm or even kill you. Knowledge is power, and the goal of this class is to raise students' ...
Where: OaklandCost: $30 Advance, $35 drop-in
What the Nose Knows: Scents that HealHave you wondered why such potent incense wafts out of your acupuncturist or holistic therapist's office? Kil-Young Yu, LAc, acupuncturist and herbalist at Oakland Community Acupuncture (http://www.ocaclinic.com/) explains this and the medicinal properties of other odoriferous herbs in the Traditional Chinese Herb Garden.Why not give your eyes a break and ...
Where: BerkeleyCost: Free with admission
The Salt Marshes: Then and Now Approximately 85% of San Francisco Bay's wetlands have disappeared over the last 200 years due to industry and development, impacting the wildlife that lived in and around them. Some of the plants and animals have made a comeback. Learn the history of the salt marshes and the plant and animal ...
