When: Saturday, Nov. 22th, 2014 from 1pm to 1pm to 5pm and again on Sunday, Nov. 23rd from 1pm-5pm. (two separate, identical classes)
Cost: $40 for adults 18 and up, $20 for kids 13-17, children 12 and under free. Pay at time of class. Cash prefered, no credit/debit cards.
Where: Eden Creek Farm
4048 FM 55
Blooming Grove, Texas 76626
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Please use the map above to plot your trip and program your GPS. The address doesn't show up properly if you just type it into google maps.
I'll be doing two separate foraging classes south of Dallas at Eden Creek Farm on November 22nd & 23rd, 2014. Both classes will be in the afternoon from 1:00pm-5pm. There is a $40 fee per student, payable at the class. RSVP to merriwether@foragingtexas.com is preferred but not necessary, you can just show up. If RSVPing please state if you are attending the morning or afternoon class. Thanks!
p.s. Children are encouraged to attend but if they interfere with other people's learning the parent will be asked to reign them in or take them away.
Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center Foraging Class
Due to the flood damage from hurricane Harvey, Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center and its associated grounds are closed until further notice and all events there for the rest of 2017 are cancelled.
When:
Cost: FREE but you must register by emailing nature.center@mctx.org or calling 281-364-4225
Where: Spring Creek Greenway Nature Center (aka Montgomery City Nature Center)
1300 Riley Fuzzel Road
Spring, Texas 77386
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This class will start inside the nature center building where we will go over the rules & ethics of foraging followed by a brief discussion of good books to advance your knowledge of edible wild plants. The rest of the time will be spent outside examining the many edible and medicinal plants throughout the grounds. A large portion of the outside class time will be on paved paths but towards the end we may also be on dirt trails and mud is a strong possibility. Please keep this in mind if you have limited mobility.
Bring a camera, notebook, drinking water, insect repellent, sunblock, and dress for the weather. Please wear comfortable shoes capable of walking on unpaved, occasionally muddy trails. A snack is also a good idea to keep up your energy levels. It's easy to get vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, etc from wild plants but getting calories is much more difficult!
Due to the large number of students who attend these free classes only one or two of each plant will be harvested and passed around for everyone to examine. Photography/video of the class is strongly encouraged to help you remember everything you learn. I do ask that you get my permission before posting any videos of the class on YouTube.
Please note, the nature center main building also serves as a police substation so there may be police officers around along with the occasional K9 unit. Plan what's in your pockets accordingly. ;-)
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