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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

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Course Overview

Have you always been interested in gathering wild foods but just weren't sure where to start? This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on just five common, nutritious, and often abundant plants. These early risers sprout up almost as soon as the snow is gone, so you can be eating nutritious local green vegetables long before the farmers market gets rolling. We will start with introductions, ethics, and identification, and then take a field trip to locate and harvest the spring bounty. We will then come back to the classroom and sample what we collected. Participants should be prepared to hike 1-2 miles in the woods. 

This course is open to students ages 16+.

Required Tools

  • Appropriate clothing and footwear to be in the spring woods, which can be muddy, wet and buggy. This should include rain gear.
  • Water bottle
  • Snack; we will take a lunch break in town

Session Information

This course is part of the Northern Landscapes Festival. Evening programs on northern ecology topics will be offered to the public at no charge on Friday and Saturday evenings. Additional information is available at www.northhouse.org.

Dates

Sun, Jun 4th, 2023

Course Details

Hours: 9am-4pm
Tuition: $100.00
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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Ian Andrus
Ian Andrus
Lutsen, MN

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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles