Full Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike in Ojai

On Monday evening, July 31, from 6:15 to 8:45 p.m., Ojai author and naturalist Lanny Kaufer and his wife Rondia will lead a Full Supermoon Sunset Nature Hike to a vista point above the Ojai Valley where you can watch the near-simultaneous sunset and moonrise. Both will happen around 8:00 p.m. A “supermoon” occurs when the moon is unusually close to the Earth, making it appear very large. The moon is technically full on Tuesday morning, August 1, at 11:21 a.m., making Monday night the best time to see it full without having to stay out too late.

The group will meet at the trailhead at 6:00 p.m. for a 6:15 p.m. start, then gradually hike about 1.5 miles to the viewing site, experiencing some elevation gain on a well-worn, dirt fire road with uneven footing in places. Along the way they’ll stop to meet some valuable edible and medicinal plants, which may include:

Black & Purple Sage

Chia Sage

Blue Elderberry

Coastal Sagebrush

Prickly-Pear

Coast Live Oak and

Yucca

Kaufer will also identify Poison Oak and discuss or demonstrate prevention and treatment strategies.

After witnessing the sunset and moonrise, you’ll walk back to the trailhead by remaining daylight, moonlight, and flashlight, returning to the trailhead at about 8:45 p.m. Kaufer will have copies of his book, Medicinal Herbs of California, for sale and signing before and after the hike.

Heavy rain or chance of thunderstorms will cancel event.

REGISTRATION INFO:

The cost of the hike is $35. Please note: the PayPal payment will include their fee. Once you register you will receive instructions to mail a check if you prefer not to use PayPal. Paid reservations are refundable up to 6:15 p.m. on Friday, June 28. After that, if Kaufer receives your cancellation with enough time to fill your space and he’s able to do so, you will receive a refund or credit. Senior, student and child discounts are available by request.

Paid registrants will receive a confirmation email prior to the hike with all necessary info, including weather forecast and parking directions. They will also receive a follow-up email afterwards with a list of all plants and wildlife seen and other notes.

No dogs or smoking, please.

Please use the REGISTER button at the event listing at HerbWalks.com to sign up before clicking on the PayPal link at the bottom of that page to secure your space. The PayPal cost includes their fee. If you prefer, when you register you may request instructions for mailing a check for $35/person. Once registered you will receive a confirmation email with directions, what to bring, etc.