Schedule

Please read “About” section before attending an event.

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 for details.

2025:

-Sunday, November 9 at 9 am: Topanga State Park. Meet at the end of the parking lot at the end of Entrada rd (NOT EntradO). This is a moderately easy trail that is about 1/2 mile each way. Plants I talk about include Horehound, Coast Live Oak, Yellow Dock, Grindelia, Vinegar Weed, Wooly Blue Curls, Mustard, Hummingbird Sage, California Everlasting, Black Sage, California Sagebrush, Manzanita, Fennel, Mexican Elderberry, and more. $15-20 suggested.

-Sunday, November 16 at 9 am: O’Melveny Park above Granada Hills. Meet at the end of the parking lot on Sesnon Drive. This is my original herb walk location and is in a very beautiful and biodiverse area. Plants I will talk about include Dandelion, Mallow, Black Sage, Horehound, Mexican Elderberry, Stinging Nettles, Datura, Mustard, Willow, California Blackberry, Sugarbush, California Mugwort, Yerba Santa, Coast Live Oak, California Sagebrush, Eucalyptus, and more. 2 and 1/2 easy hours and 3/4 of a mile each way. $15-20 suggested.

-Saturday, December 6 at 10 am: Modjeska Canyon/Tucker Wildlife Sanctuary. This is a property recently acquired by the Environmental Nature Center where I also lead walks. They have a wonderful native plant garden where I lead an easy walk. Plants I talk about include Oregon Grape, California Mugwort, California Wild Rose, California Blackberry, Yucca, White Sage, Black Sage, Coyote Mint, Yerba Mansa, Wooly Blue Curls, Yerba Santa, Coast Live Oak, California Sagebrush, Mexican Elderberry, Prickly Pear Cactus, and more. Register through them. I think they are charging $12.

-Sunday, December 14 at 9 am: Griffith Park

-Sunday, December 21 at 8 am: Nicholas Flat

Part of 2026 schedule:

-Sunday, February 1 at 9 am: Griffith Park starting at the ranger station. 2 hours. $15-20 suggested

-Sunday, March 1 at 9 am: Wildwood Park in Thousand Oaks. 2 and 1/2 hours. $20-25 suggested.

-Sunday, March 22 at 9 am: O’Melveny Park near Granada Hills. 2 and 1/2 hours. $15-20 suggested

-Sunday, April 11 at 9 am: Big Morongo Preserve. 2 hours. $20-25 suggested

-Saturday, April 25 at 9 am: Topanga State Park. 2 and 1/2 hours. $15-20 suggested.

-Sunday, April 26 at 9 am: Topanga State Park. 2 and 1/2 hours. $15-20 suggested

-Sunday, May 10 at 9 am: O’Melveny Park

-Sunday, May 17 at 9 am: Griffith Park

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

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

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