Hard Skills For Hard Times: Nopalli — Healing People & Land

with Andrea Jimenez at Bronson Caves
Sunday, May 31, 11AM–1:30PM
Bronson Caves off Canyon Dr. in Griffith Park
Max participants: 25
Free

Join us for a day out in nature to learn about the multiplicity of Prickly Pear, also known as Opuntia, also known as Nopalli. We will go out to meet it in its home on its terms and then we will get to commune with it. You will learn about the ways it has shaped the indigenous people throughout all of North America where it's native, and how to use it effectively for deep wounds, as nourishment, to help digestive upset, and during pregnancy. 

More Info:

Parking: Google maps only for this coordinates : (34.1230914, -118.3154070)

Meeting spot: Google maps only for this coordinates : (34.1244301, -118.3141990)

What to wear: Hiking clothes, hat or sun protection, closed-toe shoes

What to bring: Water to stay hydrated, something to take notes & photos

ABOUT THE FACILITATOR

Andrea Jimenez is a community-herbalist, naturalist, and visual storyteller dedicated to ecological awareness, holistic wellbeing, and reconnecting people with nature. As the founder of Herb Club LA, she has engaged over 2,000 participants in workshops and events emphasizing herbal medicine, wellness, and land stewardship. Growing up as a first-generation immigrant of Native American descent, Andrea is deeply committed to honoring Indigenous traditions and promoting natural ways of living. Her personal journey of healing through nature has reinforced her belief that caring for our inner world directly influences our outer world. Andrea sees the interconnectedness of land health, community health, and individual wellness at the core of her work.