[Sacred Succulents] Baja Botanical Journey

[Sacred Succulents]

Greetings!
I've been invited to contribute my ethnobotanical knowledge to a 
tour of Southern Baja's unique ecosystems and wondrous flora this 
November. Final logistics are being decided upon by the other 
guides this week and a very limited number of spaces are available 
for those called to join this fantastic journey of discovery. 
Here's a chance to experience a cactiphile's dream with Cardon 
forests, Bursera (Copal) trees and rare medicinals such as Damiana 
in habitat while learning about local plant relations and 
contributing to conservation efforts in the region. 
Food, in-country transportation and lodging will be included in the 
total price for the 6 night journey. The organizers are looking for 
feedback regarding interest levels, affordability (pricing) and 
lodging facilities - either very affordable rustic lodges in the 
nature reserve or a little more expensive beachside hotels.  
If you might consider joining us, let me know your thoughts as soon 
as possible!
Basic itinerary below.

more soon!

Ben Kamm, SS

BAJA BOTANICAL JOURNEY
EARLY NOVEMBER, 2009
Come discover the Cape region of Baja California! Enjoy traveling 
with experienced plant experts, from the Sarcocaule desert, sacred 
Cardon cactus forests and tropical coasts to the oak pine mountains 
of the Southeastern region of the Baja Peninsula. Amazing diverse 
ecosystems home to many rare medicinal and edible plants and cacti, 
as many as 88 endemic species. Enjoy waterfall pools & hot springs 
on the way, deserted beaches, wildflower displays, exotic fruits 
and star full nights. Learn about local plant uses and contribute 
to conservation efforts.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Arrival in Los Cabos, Mexico
Orientation and welcome dinner.

Day 2
Excursion to Nature Reserve Sierra la Laguna
San Jorge hot springs and granite pools, agaves, local plumerias 
and a variety of local trees like Palo Blanco abound in this area.

Day 3
Day excursion to San Antonio de la Sierra, 
Unique ecosystem at the edge of the pine and oak forest.

Day 4
Tour and lunch at Buena Fortuna Bioenergetic Botanical Garden 
created by Gabriel Howearth, world renowned botanist, landscape 
architect and Seeds of Change founder. This fantastic collection 
contains 3,700 species of rare and endangered plants.
Cabo Pulmo Marine Reserve swim and snorkel in the afternoon.

Day 5
Excursion to a ranch inside the Nature Reserve Sierra la Laguna
Medicinal plant tour with locals around the semitropical forest at 
the skirts of the Pine and oak mountains.
Lunch at mango grove!
Afternoon swim at Flor de Mayo cascade

Day 6
Farewell breakfast together
Departure

www.ecobaja.com
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