Indigenous uses of native plants and construction of an ethnobotanical garden
Leaders: Skyroad Webb, Clint Kellner, Madeline Kellner
Please sign up for this field trip on Meetup. Limit 25 people
Join us at the Ethnobotanical Garden at Olompali State Historic Park to learn about the indigenous uses of native California plants. Skyroad Webb, councilman and Fire Keeper (Hoipu) of the Coast Miwok Tribal Council of Marin, will introduce us to native plants as “first people,” through storytelling and traditional songs of the Miwok people.
Brodiaea elegans, Harvest brodiaea, Aesculus californica, California buckeye, Sambucus racemosa, Red elderberry, Chlorogalum pomeridianum, Wavy-leafed soap plant
Clint and Madeline Kellner, who were instrumental in creating the Ethnobotanical Garden, will lead us on a short, guided walk around the Ethnobotanical Garden, introducing us to the garden plants and telling the story of the construction of this lovely garden.
The presentation by Skyroad will be from 10 am until approximately 12 pm, and thereafter, Clint and Madeline will lead us on a 30-minute walk, on the garden trail of the Ethnobotanical Garden.
The short, approximately 10-minute walk from the parking lot to the garden has a slight upward grade. The garden trail is flat. Both the path to the garden and the garden trail are accessible routes.
Directions: From either north or south on Highway 101, take the Atherton / San Marin exit and proceed west and then turn right (north) onto Redwood Boulevard which is the first street west of the freeway. The entrance to Olompali State Historic Park (8901 Redwood Blvd, Novato).is at the north end of Redwood Boulevard.
The Ethnobotanical Garden at Olompali State Historic Park is located next to the park’s recreated Coast Miwok cultural village. The path to the garden starts at the porta-potties in the parking lot. Take this path beyond the buildings to the garden on left side of the path.
State Park Parking Fee: $8. Pay by cash, check, or via smartphone with QR code. For Free Parking borrow a State Park Pass from your local library. The following passes are accepted: Golden Bear Pass, Senior Golden Bear Pass, and California State Library Parks Pass.
Bring: Water, a snack/lunch, optional small portable chair for use during presentation. Dress in layers.
Rain cancels. Check Meetup for notification.
Waiver: If you have not done so already, please sign the CNPS Marin 2026 Waiver
Practice clean trail etiquette. Pocket Guide – Every Step Counts and
Email Clint Kellner
Text for day-of-trip questions or issues: (415) 895-8591
