Whispers of the Wild: Sensory Plant Walk

Melding education with sensory exploration!

Saturday June 20th 8:30am-10:30am Cozy Dell Trailhead, 15150 Maricopa Hwy, Ojai, CA 93023 *Please note that this hike has consistent inclines and uneven terrain throughout the trail.

We will be moving slowly, but this hike is a bit more strenuous and technical than previous plant walks.

What to Expect:

✨A slow meandering walk with lots of stops along the way to talk about and experience the individual plants around us. Usually no more than a mile in total distance.

✨Up close, personalized education about the plants currently growing, blooming, or emerging along the trail. Every walk is unique, in that every month, the climate and ecosystem shift through the seasons and there are new and exciting things to see and learn.

✨Opportunities to stop and photograph, sketch, or connect more deeply with individual plants.

✨Creative and Sensory exploration. We're not just going to talk about "Who" the plants are, but how to recognize them, what their subtle qualities are and how to use multiple senses to make a positive identification.

✨A THOROUGH follow up email with a recap of the plants we met and LOTS of local resources for deepening your learning and being able to carry what you learned forward into your own walks, hikes, and adventures!

Who are these walks for?

EVERYONE! These walks are good for all ages (but please do notify me if you are bringing children under 16, as it helps me plan ahead) and are generally fairly gentle, flat, and easy to navigate trails. If I am hosting a walk on a more challenging trail or intend to walk further than normal; I will note that in the walk's information. I also do host multiple walks throughout the year on a fully ADA accessible trail, so if you are interested in that, please let me know and I can point you to the dates of the walks that will be appropriate. If you have any questions or concerns about participating, please email me at [email protected]

*Children in arms (aka. carried the entire time) are Free of Charge. All other participants must register with a paid ticket.

What should I bring with me?

✨ Sturdy walking shoes (preferably closed toe) for walking on uneven ground

✨Layers of clothing as the weather may shift during our time together

✨ A water bottle and small snack (if desired)

✨ Any additional necessary outdoor care/safety items you need: hiking poles, sunscreen, bug repellant, hat, sunglasses, etc.

✨ A journal, sketchbook, camera, or other means to document creative inspirations.  (We will be taking several pauses on our walk to sit with various flora)

Cancellations/Weather/Other Considerations

*If you must cancel, please let us know as soon as possible via email, so we aren't waiting for you at the trailhead.

-Please note that tickets are non-refundable if cancelled within 48 hours of an event. (exceptions may be made for severe health or emergency situations at the discretion of walk leader). -If Thimble and Seed cancels an event due to weather, illness, or other reason; all tickets will be refunded. Please allow up to 5 days for a refund to process.

-Due to the expected variance of outdoor weather it is important to dress appropriately and in layers. Event will continue even if weather is less than ideal conditions (ex. gentle rain, cold temperatures, etc.). However, if we determine that conditions are unsafe and cancel the event; all participants will receive a refund.

Please forward any questions to [email protected]