Medicinal Herb Walks of Santa Barbara - Elwood Bluffs & Butterfly Preserve

Join local herbalist Emily Sanders to learn about the medicinal and edible weeds along the Elwood Butterfly Preserve. 

About this event

Join local herbalist Emily Sanders to learn about the medicinal and edible weeds of Santa Barbara, move your body, breathe, and reconnect with nature. Come explore the bluffs and Eucalyptus forest along the Elwood Butterfly Preserve and enjoy the bounty of herbs along its trails. During this hike, you will learn more about the folk, magical, medicinal, and culinary uses of herbs, trees, and shrubs that grow in our own backyard. Safe plant id and ethical wild crafting with be taught, along with easy to make herbal remedies for everyday ailments.

To keep our participants safe during COVID -19, we are making sure to follow the CDC's and local health department's regulations for public health and safety. Please check your email as the date approaches for any updates.

We are currently requiring that all participants wear face coverings and continue to social distance. We are also promoting hand washing or sanitizing before and after our walks, to ensure that we keep everyone healthy in our group.

If anyone is at high risk for COVID, we ask that you stay safe in your own home until given your doctor's "all clear" to return to regular group activities.

Please be aware that due to COVID19 or Wildfires in CA, we may have to last minute postpone the event. Check your email the week before classes to for any updates.

Artemisia Academy has partnered with the Gaviota Coast Conservancy to put on this live event. The Gaviota Coast Conservancy is dedicated to protecting the rural character and environmental integrity of the Gaviota Coast for present and future generations.

To learn more about the Gaviota Coast Conservancy, please visit: www.gaviotacoastconservancy.org

General Information about this location:

- There are no restrooms available at this location.

- Dogs are welcome to come as long as they remain on leash.

- Children under the age of 12 can come free of charge.