Description

The purpose of the Wild Foraging Study Group is to meet monthly at the same location, to explore nature’s ever changing expressions as the seasons progress through the year.  We will walk the land and take notice of the growth stages of the various edible and medicinal wild plants that are present, and have the opportunity to harvest and process in-season species.  Seeing plants at different stages of growth is an excellent learning tool for a more complete understanding of each plant, even if they aren’t ready to harvest at that time.

The centerpiece of our early fall class will be identifying, harvesting and processing acorns, which are the nuts of the oak tree. Acorns cannot be eaten raw, and the key to unlocking the edible uses of the acorn involve using water to leach out the astringent tannins, which otherwise significantly inhibit the digestive process and make the flavor intolerable. When properly processed, acorn flour is a rich, nutty, nutritious, massively underutilized wild food source! Of all plant foods in North America, the acorn was considered to be the most important food overall to the sustenance of indigenous tribes.

You will learn how to identify, collect and process acorns into delicious food, including pancakes, porridge, cookies, and other baked goods. You will also learn about the nutritional content, and get to taste the acorn creations we make.

We encourage you to attend our monthly study group events for a more complete learning experience.  If you can only attend one class, or can only attend periodically, please come anyway, as you will learn a lot of valuable information and skills during each class!

When:  Saturday, October 17th @ 10am to 12:30pm
Where:  Private property in Anna (Collin County), Texas (address will be sent to participants one week before the class date)
Contribution:  $50 per adult (or $40 if you attended my first study group class on elderberries), $80 per couple, $20 for teens, $10 for children under 13

Your signup includes 2.5 hours of hands-on experience foraging and preparing wild edibles during our class, learning plant identification, the opportunity to ask questions, and a copy of Courtney’s 63-page ebook, North Texas Edible Wild Plant Basics.

Cancellation policy:  You may cancel your reservation up to 48 hours prior to the class time, and will receive a refund minus a 20% cancellation fee.  Alternately, you may roll your class reservation over to a future class (whether currently scheduled or not) with no penalties.  Since our classroom is outdoors, classes will occur in a variety of weather conditions, including heat, cold, and light rain, but we will reschedule class in cases of heavy rain or thunderstorms.  By purchasing a ticket to this class, you are agreeing to this policy.