Foraging is a growing interest in our society and more people are searching for ways to obtain food in a self reliant manner. It is essential to be sure we are foraging safely, ethically, and without causing damage to our landscape. This class specifically focuses on acorns, the fruit of an oak tree. After processing, acorns can be used to make delicious dishes that are also extremely nutritious. Come learn how to gather, preserve, process, and cook with this awesome wild food!

SKILLS COVERED:

• ​Foraging Ethics

• Safety Guidelines

• Respectful Harvesting

• Oak Tree Identification

• Acorn Selection

• Drying Techniques

• Processing Acorns into Flour

• Hot and Cold Leaching

• Acorn RECIPES