Schedule

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Most walks that I do on my own are a suggested donation of $15-20 for my time and effort. Botanic Gardens generally charge $30 which would include garden admission and their payment to me. Some walks are sponsored. I’ll indicate these details as the dates get closer for each walk. Most walks are easy, slow paced, and a short distance each way unless otherwise indicated. I do a few longer and more adventurous walks too where I get into more detail and spend more time on certain plants. Please contact me at (310)339-3160 or willbroen@hotmail.com if you have any questions. I describe the walks in more detail as the dates get closer.

Following is a schedule of upcoming walks and events:

IMPORTANT BAD NEWS: Due to the fires and severe local drought, I’ll have to rearrange my schedule a bit. The walks at botanic gardens are still happening, but some of the locations I do walks at have been burnt to a crisp. The losses people are facing are so sad and horrendous too. Stay tuned.

Part of 2026 schedule:

-Sunday, February 1 at 9 am: Griffith Park starting at the ranger station. Moderately easy 2 hour loop. On this walk, I’ll talk about Dandelion, Plantain, Cleavers, Chickweed, Coast Live Oak, Horehound, Yellow Dock, Mexican Elderberry, Miners Lettuce, California Mugwort, Lemonadeberry, California Sagebrush, Nevin’s Barberry, California Bay Laurel, Purple Sage, White Sage, California Black Walnut, Dwarf Nettle and more. $20-25 suggested

-Sunday, February 8 at 9 am: Deukmejian Wilderness above Glendale off Markham Drive. Drive into the park, and meet at the parking lot near the restrooms. Plants I will talk about on this walk include Oregon Grape, Rosemary, Datura, Yerba Santa, California Everlasting, Ceanothus (2 varieties), Mustard, White Sage, Black Sage, California Sagebrush, Coast Live Oak, Golden Currant, California Bay Laurel, Mexican Elderberry, Horehound, and more. 2 hours. $20-25 suggested

-Saturday, February 21 at 9 am: California Botanic Garden in Claremont. 2 hours. They usually charge $30 ($25 for members)

-Sunday, March 15 at 9 am: Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks. 2 and 1/2 hours. $20-30 suggested. Note the date change. 3/15 is the new date.

-Sunday, March 22 at 9 am: O’Melveny Park near Granada Hills. 2 and 1/2 hours. $20-25 suggested

-Saturday, April 11 at 10 am: Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary

-Sunday, April 12 at 9 am: Deukmejian Wilderness. 2 hour loop trail. $20-25

-Sunday, April 19 at 9 am: Topanga State Park

-Sunday, April 26 at 9 am: Elsmere Canyon in Santa Clarita. Meet at the park n ride on Newhall at Hwy 5. 3 hour nature immersion. $20-30 suggested

-Saturday, April 25 12 noon: Environmental Nature Center in Newport Beach

-Sunday, May 3 at 9 am O’Melveny Park

-Saturday, May 9 at 9 am: Big Morongo Preserve

-Sunday, May 17 at 9 am: Griffith Park

-Sunday, May 31 at 6 pm: Full Moon Herb Walk at Nicholas Flat near Malibu

-Sunday, June 7 at 9 am: Tuckers Grove Park in Santa Barbara

-Saturday, June 13 at 9 am: Topanga State Park

-Sunday, June 14 at 9 am: Topanga State Park

-Sunday, June 21 at 8 am: Solstice Canyon

-Sunday, July 12 at 9 am: Ballona Wetlands

-Sunday, September 20 at 9 am: Buckhorn Campground

-Saturday, September 26 at 6 pm: Full Moon Herb Walk

-Sunday, December 6 at 9 am: Topanga State Park

-Sunday, December 13 at 9 am: O’Melveny Park

Next walk is at Topanga State Park on Sunday, November 9 at 9 am