Foraging is the act of finding and gathering wild food and medicine - but it is so much more. This course is an invitation to rekindle our age-old relationships with the land beneath our feet - to develop the skills, knowledge, and practices that are a critical part of our sense of place. Through this work, we can provide ourselves with healthy, FREE food and medicine, become more self-reliant, and connect on a deeper level to the landscape in which we live. This weekend-long session will provide foundational knowledge for those interested in beginning (or deepening) their path towards building a relationship with the land, incorporating wild plants into their everyday life, and gaining the knowledge to confidently share with others. Expect a diverse array of lecture, conversation, general plant walks, hands-on exercises, and the opportunity for plenty of tasting of both raw and prepared wild foods.

Topics covered will include:

•  Safe practices
•  Ethical considerations
•  Basic botany including: terminology, plant parts, and plant families
•  Plant observation and identification
•  Understanding and using plant keys
•  Culinary uses - Harvesting, preparation, cooking and tasting
•  Utilitarian uses - making natural plant cordage

What to bring:

•  Notebook - For taking notes and doing illustration. Lined and unlined may be helpful.
• Foraging tool if you have them (No need to purchase if not): Pocket knife (non-serrated), scissors, gloves, bags or basket. We’ll cover tools in our first class, if you need recommendations. There will be extras to loan if needed.
•  Field guide if you have one you use already (No need to purchase if not)
•  Water bottle
•  Lunch/Snack - Each day will include a short lunch break

Dress for the weather - We’ll be outside for both classes, rain or shine. Expect to do a fair amount of walking on potentially muddy or uneven ground. Class will meet on both Saturday, November 9th and Sunday, November 10th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Price of the class includes both 6-hour days of instruction. Register early, class size is limited. 

**Online pre-registration is required to attend.  Visit this link to register https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1095