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Recovering our Roots Series: Wild Foods to Welcome Spring

  • Oceana Conservation District 1064 Industrial Park Drive Shelby, MI 49455 (map)

RECOVERING OUR ROOTS - THE IMPORTANCE OF LOCAL PLANTS IN OUR EVERYDAY LIVES

Are you curious about foraging and wild harvesting local plants? Would you like to know more about how to integrate plants into everyday life? Join organic farmer and forager, Amanda Jones for this informative series with a focus on common plant identification, how to sustainably harvest wild plants and practical ways to prepare and consume wild foods. Classes will be held at the Oceana Conservation District Office and will include walks to observe plants growing in their natural environment. Knowing the plants that grow around us is a great way to eat locally and feel connected to our ecosystem.

TOPICS AND DATES

Wild Foods to Welcome Spring, Saturday, May 11, 2024

Summer’s Bounty: Medicinals and More, Saturday, August 10, 2024

Tea Blends for Autumn’s chill, Saturday, October 12, 2024

Herbs for Winter Wellness, Saturday, December 14, 2024

WHEN: SELECT SATURDAYS, 9AM-NOON

WHERE: OCEANA CONSERVATION DISTRICT OFFICE AND VARIOUS LOCAL NATURAL AREAS

COST: $100 ALL 4 CLASSES IN THE SERIES, $30 PER SESSION DROP-IN, AS SPACE ALLOWS

Questions? Contact Kiki at kari.wilson@macd.org

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Earlier Event: May 3
Wildflower Walk
Later Event: May 11
Stream Monitoring Field Day