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August 3, 2008
Ethnobotanical Plant Walks Summer 2008
The Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association (AERA) is celebrating our 25th anniversary this year! Thank you to everyone who has been there to support us since 1983. Phyllis Hogan began this important work at the request of indigenous elders who wanted help keeping cultural plant wisdom alive and thriving into the 21st century. We are glad that you see the value of our work in strengthening bonds between people, plants, and all webs of life.
Once again we will be leading a series of plant walks this summer in keeping true to the promise of passing knowledge on to caring people. Many of you have been requesting these, and we hope you will be able to join us in learning some traditional and modern uses of local plants. Phyllis and her assistant Jessa Fisher will be leading the walks, along with some special guests.
Since some people can't make it on weekends, we have added three weekday evening hikes of shorter duration, around 1 1/2 hours. Weekend hikes will be about 3 hours. All hikes are easy to moderate hiking, and the whole family is encouraged to come! Bring appropriate sun protection, water, and snacks and/or a lunch.
Thursday, June 19th 6:00 pm Rio de Flag
meet and park at the Urban Trail entrance, corners of S. Lone Tree and S. O'Leary
Sunday, July 13th 8:00 am Lily Ponds
meet at NAU Biology Bldg. Parking lot, corners of Beaver & Franklin, to carpool
Tuesday, July 22nd 6:00 pm Thorpe Park
meet and park at the parking lot for the tennis courts in Thorpe Park, off Thorpe Rd.
Saturday, August 2nd 8:00 am Fern Mountain
meet at NAU Biology Bldg. Parking lot, corners of Beaver & Franklin, to carpool
Wednesday, August 6th 6:00 pm Buffalo Park
meet and park at Jay Lively Activity Center parking lot
Sunday, September 7th 8:00 am Inner Basin
meet at NAU Biology Bldg. Parking lot, corners of Beaver & Franklin, to carpool
Pre-registration required. Walks will be limited to 20 participants. To register or for more information, call Winter Sun at 774-2884 or email us at azethnobotany@hotmail.com
A $10 (weekday) or $20 (weekend) donation per person will help the AERA fund our important work. Thank you! This is sliding scale and we don't want to turn anyone away. We would also appreciate any contribution you make to AERA; more info can be found on our website, at www.azethnobotany.org
Thank you and we will see you soon!
Phyllis Hogan and the AERA staff
Arizona Ethnobotanical Research Association
107 N. San Francisco St., Suite 1
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
azethnobotany@hotmail.com
http://www.azethnobotany.org
Posted by maxmaddy at August 3, 2008 6:20 AM