Join Naturalist, Jazmen Yoder on a day of foraging out in the woods. This course will take place on private and public property approximately 2 miles from of Maple Falls. Location is subject to change based on seasonal anomalies such as delayed sprouting. We will be foraging nettles and other edible or medicinal plants, in addition to any edible mushrooms we may find.
For each species, expect short discourse on it’s edibility or medicinal properties, how to prepare it for medicine or food, and information on its ecology. Expect moderate walking/hiking with frequent stops, self-led exploration, and a lesson in ethical foraging on public lands. The last half of the class, we will build a fire and cook together using nettles. I will show you 2 recipes and make suggestions for several others. This will be a fun outing!
