SCHEDULE

 

 WORKSHOPs - CLASSES - FORAGING HIKES - WILD FOOD GASTRONOMY

If you're interested in a class/worshop, take a look at the price, use the Paypal button (accept regular credit/debit cards) and send me an email (pascal@urbanoutdoorskills.com) to let me know which class you paid for. If you can not use paypal, contact me by email.

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If the schedule does not suit you and you are interested by a private class for yourself or your group or school

at a very affordable price, contact me.

 

IN SOME RARE OCCASIONS I HAD TO CANCEL  A CLASS (heavy rain, not enough people interested in that specific class or other circumstances). ALTHOUGH REGISTERED PARTICIPANTS ARE NOTIFIED BY EMAIL, ALWAYS CHECK THE CLASS SCHEDULE 24HRS BEFORE ATTENDING TO MAKE SURE IT IS STILL ON.

 

JUNE

 

 

Sunday June 2 - Urban "Desert" Exploration

 

This is a very interesting area, close to the Angeles forest. The vegetation is pretty much what you would find near the California desert and yet there are so many plants to you use. We'll look at local edible and aromatic plants such as various sages, elderflowers, cactus, edible flowers, etc...., there is a stream nearby so maybe we'll also find watercress, sweet clover and more.

 

Time: From 10 A.M. to around 12:30 P.M.

Cost: $20.00

 

10264 Foothill Boulevard

Lake View Terrace, CA 91342

Take the Wheatland exit from the 210 freeway, we will meet in the parking lot on the left side (where the saddlery and liqueur store is). Buy your water at the liqueur store and we'll get to park there for a couple of hours)

 

 

 

 

Sunday June 9 - Wild Edibles Walk  and Making "Wild" Sodas

 

I have not been in this location for over a year so this should be interesting, it's a beautiful walk, we should see some green walnuts, thistles and all kinds of interesting edible and aromatic plants. I know you can find some walnuts too but it's not in season yet.

 

We'll walk slowly for a couple of hours, there is a water stream and some very nice view under an impressive bridge. It's a good example of hidden wilderness in an urban setting.

 

After the walk, we'll drink some homemade mugwort/lemon or white sage/limes sodas and I'll show you how it's done. So easy to make.

 

Bring water, good walking shoes, bag(s) if you want to collect some plants. Notebook is a good idea - feel free to take photos too.

 

See you there!

 

Time: From 10 A.M. to around 1 P.M.

Cost: $20.00

 

Casting Ponds, Arroyo Seco

415 S Arroyo Blvd, Pasadena, CA

Once there, go down the small road toward the casting ponds/archery range. We meet in the parking lot.

 

 

 

 

Sunday June 16  - Let's Explore Griffith Park

 

Let's meet in the middle of Hollywood at Griffith Park and see what wild edibles and aromatic plants we can find there. I expect to see some wild fennel, lambsquarters (wild spinach), nasturtium and much more.

 

We'll walk slowly for a couple of hours and explore the place. It's a good example of hidden wilderness in an urban setting.

 

After the walk, we'll drink some homemade wild beers and sodas

 

Bring water, good walking shoes, bag(s) if you want to collect some plants. Notebook is a good idea - feel free to take photos too.

 

Location E (see bottom of the page for directions)

Time: From 10 A.M. to around 1 P.M.

Cost: $20.00

 

 

Sunday June 23 - Angeles Forest Expedition

 

Let's explore the local forest and see what we can find. We'll meet at the ranger station where you can purchase your forest pass for the day (Around $5 the last time I checked) and from there we'll take off and explore a couple of locations. Expect to see lots of aromatic plants, mugwort, yucca and who knows what else, it's always a surprise!

 

After the walk, we'll drink some homemade wild beers and sodas

 

Bring water, good walking shoes. Notebook is a good idea - feel free to take photos too.  We will not collect native plants in the Angeles forest, invasive and non-native plants are fair game.

 

Time: From 10 A.M. to around 12:30 P.M.

Cost: $20.00

 

Ranger Station

12371 Little Tujunga Canyon Road

Sylmar, CA 91342

You must obtain a Forest Adventure Pass at the ranger station for this expedition

 

 

Sunday June 30 - Making Wild Beers Workshop

 

Let's get back to the basics of making beer. You'll be amazed how easy it is to make beer at home with foraged ingredients.

 

During this workshop, we'll go on a foraging walk looking for ingredients to make beer. We'll collect mugwort, white sage and other aromatics.

 

After the walk, I'll show you the process of making the beer on location, we'll go through all the steps and you'll even get an instruction sheet and recipe.

 

Not only that but also expect some snacks using wild beers such as mugwort beer chili, etc... and of course some wild beer tasting.

 

This workshop was extremely popular last year and can be sold out fast. Don't wait!

 

Location A: Orcas Park (HANSEN DAM PARK) in Lake View Terrace

Time: From 11 A.M. to around 2 P.M.

Cost: $35.00

Orcas Park

Location A - See map below

 

 

LOCATIONS:

 

 

Location A: Orcas Park (HANSEN DAM PARK) in Lake View Terrace

 

From the 210, exit Osborne and go east on Foothill to Orcas Ave., then go south into the park. We’ll meet in the parking area at the end of the park. Look for a red Wrangler or a black SUV Jeep.

 

CLICK HERE for MAP 

 

 

Location B: Hahamongna Watershed Park

 

If you're coming from the 210 Freeway take the Oak Grove Dr., keep going toward the mountains (and JPL) and turn right at the intersection of Oak Grove and Foothill blvd. We'll meet in the park, pretty much across from La Canada High School. Look for a red Jeep Wrangler or a black/green Jeep SUV. Click HERE for a more precise MAP showing the meeting place.

 

 

Location C: Bronson Park - Hollywood

 

From Franklin Avenue take Canyon drive. The intersection is located where Gelson’s Market is. Drive toward the hills on Canyon drive for 2-3 minutes and enter the park. You will pass some children playgrounds and right after that there is a parking area.

 

Park your car there.

 

LOCATION D: Gabrieleno Trail

 

Click HERE for a precise map showing the meeting place. We meet at the end of Altadena Drive - it is near this address: 888 w altadena drive - Altadena - CA

 

LOCATION E: Griffith Park

Click HERE for the precise location of our meeting place.  From Crystal Springs Drive, turn on fire road then turn right into the large parking lot.