Gratitude to those who planted and cared for this tree many years ago. These delicious mini persimmons are one of our favorite snacks this time of year at Big Oak Canyon. If you like wild greens, those are popping up as well. But this persimmon steals the show. Photo: Ron Read more…
Jodi Levine-Wright spent years exploring the state of California as a teacher with Naturalists at Large before returning to her hometown of Orange County to begin new adventures as the founder of Earthroots Field School. Jodi was steeped in a community of young environmental educators brimming with energy to share Read more…
My favorite trails are littered with acorns from the recent big winds. This incredibly nutritious food has been feeding native people of our region for thousands of years and is used today by a wide spectrum of cultures. After reading this blog, I hope that you will feel inspired to Read more…
Part 1: Stories from the Kalahari Part 2: Language Part 3: Living Locally Part 4: Fashion & Function One day we had to make a lot of rope in hopes to catch a Springhare. We made enough rope for 6 traps which we set around an area with many active Read more…
Part 1: Stories from the Kalahari Part 2: Language Part 3: Living Locally Part 5:Springhare for Breakfast I really like the outfits the women wear in the Kalahari. Really like them. I asked one of the women there 3 times if she would trade clothes with me. I wanted to Read more…
