The Arroyo Sage

I've been practicing making fire by friction with the hand drill, which was the traditional way to start fire here in the Americas for ...

In the face of globalization and the increasing homogenization of our architecture, landscaping, language and culture, many of us are begi...

The Central Arroyo ca. 1913. "In and out among the trees, a trail has been worn, often leading down to the bed of the brook; and h...

There are some people who you just trust with your life.  People in whose abilities you feel completely confident.  When it comes to driving...

Following the recent rains, I’ve noticed wild cucumber ( Marah macrocarpus ) has begun to make it’s seasonal appearance.  I first learned ab...

In the old days, Toyon , or California Holly, was the most abundant native food available in the winter, which was traditionally a time of ...

I really enjoyed this beautiful video about the struggle in Los Angeles to save our past.  Directed and edited by my lifelong friend Derric...