Full Moon
Edible Plant
Walk
sea plants, land plants, and a little witchy history
Join clinical herbalist, certified naturalist and forest therapy guide Lauren Thomas for a twilight plant walk along the shoreline at Ballena Bay in Alameda, timed with the full Hunter’s Moon and the evening’s low tide.
We’ll start in the late afternoon light and meet the plants that live where the bay meets the land: salt-loving sea plants revealed by the low tide, plus the wild herbs growing along the path. As the moon rises and the sun sets over the water, we’ll dig into the history of witches and the plant knowledge they carried. We’ll close the evening with a cup of herbal tea under the full moon.
This walk is designed for beginners. No previous plant or herbal knowledge is needed.
Location: Ballena Bay, Alameda (meeting spot sent after booking)
Date: Saturday, October 24th, 2026
Time: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Cost: $30 per person
What to bring: Comfortable walking shoes, a warm layer, a small flashlight or headlamp, and a notebook or phone for notes
Trail conditions: A flat, easy shoreline path. We’ll move at an educational pace with frequent stops and finish by moonlight.
Kids are welcome! Children ages 6–12 may attend free with a paying adult, with a limit of two free child tickets per group. This is an educational walk with frequent stops for discussion and plant identification, so it tends to be best suited to teens and adults. Younger children are welcome, but families should consider whether the two-hour, discussion-based format will be a comfortable fit for them.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations made at least 24 hours before the event are eligible for a full refund. Cancellations made within 24 hours of the event are nonrefundable. If the event is canceled due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances, you’ll receive a full refund.
Meet Your Guide
Lauren is a certified naturalist, clinical herbalist, and forest bathing guide who loves helping people slow down and reconnect with the plants growing all around them.
Blending herbal knowledge with mindful nature immersion, she guides walks that are equal parts educational and restorative, an invitation to notice the natural world (and yourself) a little differently.