Local Author Speaks on Edible and Medicinal Plants

Local author and herbalist Greg Tilford is starting a series of talks in
Idyllwild. He will be speaking about edible and medicinal plants of
Idyllwild and signing copies of his book Edible and Medicinal Plants of
the West, at Speakeasy Bookmarket on Sunday September 1, at 2 p.m.
Tilford, the author of five books, will also have copies of his first,
The EcoHerbalists Fieldbook, for sale.

Milford’s journey from law enforcement officer to herbalist began in
Idyllwild, where his experiences as a fire lookout on Tahquitz Peak led
him to delve deeper into nature’s mysteries and rekindle a childhood
interest in wilderness survival and native plants. He and his wife moved
to Montana and became “wildcrafters,” finding and harvesting wild plants
for market. There he began to study the way that wild animals use herbs,
“zoo-pharmacognosy.”

Tilford’s focus has lately been natural and holistic pet care, with his
latest book Herbs for Pets, the Natural Way to Enhance Your Pet’s Life.
This work has made him an in-demand speaker at schools of veterinary
medicine across the US and Canada, and in Japan. He will be giving a
lecture at Town Hall on September 19th on canine and feline nutrition
and herbs as supplements and remedies.

Greg Tilford, Sunday, September 1, 2 p.m., Speakeasy Bookmarket, 54440
North Circle Dr, in The Collective.