If you are on a smart phone, you may need to tap on the 3 bars in the upper right corner to access the pages. My walks and lectures can be found on the “schedules” section. On these walks, I will talk about traditional and modern worldwide uses of local plants in easy to understand detail. Such topics as how a plants survival strategies effect how they affect us and what we can tell about plants from our senses will also be explored. I also have a page of plant photos and descriptions, a blog, and more. Also please read the “about” page for COVID info and things to know before attending an event. If you are reading this from a smart phone, you may need to click where you see a few bars on the top right of the screen to access the pages of this website.
Schedule of Events
Herb Walks and lectures are found in the “Schedules” page. On the home page, just click “Schedules” on the menu, and all my upcoming walks and events that I have scheduled so far will be there with my next walk or event featured in detail. If you are accessing this from a smart phone, you may need to click on the bars at the top right of the screen to get to the pages here.
Please let me know if you have any questions (310)339-3160 or willbroen@hotmail.com
The rest of my walks are listed on the “Schedules” section of this website.
Although I have 3 walks scheduled in December, some may be postponed due to the new lockdown. Thank you for your patience. I’m looking forward to situations improving soon.
MEXICAN ELDERBERRY-pictured above.
You can contact me by email at willbroen@hotmail.com or text me at 3103393160
I’m also on Instagram as William. Broen and on Twitter as William_Broen. This website is ALWAYS the best way to find out about my walks in 2020 and beyond. Please tell all your friends who might have this type of interest. I’m also temporarily at least back on Facebook (if you were my friend there previously I did not block you) as Bill Broen.
HUMBOLDT LILY WITH CHECKERSPOT BUTTERFLY:
Some plants I talk about are not that common here. I encourage growing native plants and advocating for the protection of our local ecosystems.
HUMMINGBIRD SAGE pictured above.
On walks I do on my own, I suggest a $20 donation for my time and effort. If you’re low on funds, a regular, or a student of related topics, I suggest $15.
I also do private group walks either in wild areas of your choice or your property if it’s fairly wild for a cost of $50 an hour plus gas if it’s over 30 miles from West Los Angeles (where I am currently based).
The walks I do at Botanic Gardens/Arboretums are set up my them and are usually $30 a person (they pay me a percentage of what they make)
Occasionally, an organization or company like Wishgarden, Coopportunity, or Follow Your Heart will sponsor or partially sponsor a walk.
Please let me know (see contact info) if you have any questions. Thank you, William
Explore our diverse ecosystems and their interconnectiveness-the beauty that we are all a part of.
Tbe Plant pictured is my favorite herb, Yerba Santa.
This site is a work in progress since I’m very new at this website thing.
DISCLAIMERS AND CAUTIONS:
-No information contained here or in my events is to be considered medical advice or a claim. I will make every effort to keep information accurate though and will describe how plants have been used traditionally and in the present as well as describing how we use the survival strategies of plants to our benefit.
-VERY IMPORTANT!!! Some edible and medicinal plants have poisonous lookalikes, and some edible plants will also have parts that are toxic. It is always your responsibility to make careful and wise decisions. Never consume a plant unless you are 100 percent sure it is safe.
-Most public lands don’t allow foraging (generally for good reasons); Some allow some collection with permits; Some will let you harvest invasives. Always be aware of rules and regs. I DO encourage growing native plants including medicinal and edible ones. Unless a walk is being done on your own property, these are NOT foraging events-but you will learn a lot about the plants that grow around us.
