Knöppelåsen will present William Pink of the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeño Indians to discuss Ethnobotany - speaking of native edible plants such as these Manzanita blossoms. Anza Valley Outlook/Courtesy photo
Knöppelåsen, an Aguanga-based nonprofit focused on regenerative agriculture and sustainable gardening, will host guest lecturer William Pink of the Agua Caliente Tribe of Cupeño Indians Saturday, April 12. The event is free of charge.Best known for his skill as a practicing ethnobotanist and teacher, Pink is also recognized for his work with the native plant nursery of Pechanga.He has been a past member of the California Desert Conservation Area Advisory Committee and former Tribal Chairman of the Pala Band of Mission Indians. He will be speaking on edible and medicinal plants as they are foraged and cultivated by the local tribes. This aligns with the mission of Knöppelåsen in being an environmental steward of the land through native plant restoration, better foods for better hea
