Introduction to Fall Foraging

Date and Time:
Sat, September 26; 10:00pm - 12:00pm

Location:
Meet at Independence Sports Park:
Gravel Parking Lot
10 Deann Dr.
Independence, OR 97351

Information:

• Class meets at Sports Park gravel parking area for safety brief and departs on foot shortly thereafter

• Instruction proceeds along trails, walkways, and wooded areas toward Riverfront Park and returns

• 2+ hours of guided field instruction, longer as interest remains

• Class includes hike of approximately 1.5 miles

• Class proceeds rain or shine - please come dressed for the weather

• All ages welcome; children under 13 are free

Cost: $20 with online registration below

Wild food is all around us! Knowing how to find it can be a valuable skill and even help reduce your grocery store costs. Wild plants are highly nutritious and have many health benefits that usually surpass those of commercially grown produce. In this course, you'll learn how to safely identify, harvest, and prepare a diverse variety of wild edible plants. With fun hands-on exploration, you'll discover the edible and useful plants that thrive throughout the Willamette Valley while developing the skills and confidence to forage safely, responsibly, and successfully throughout the year.