Bay Area Feral Forage
Seasonal Harvest Series with Kevin Feinstein. Visit his blog at Feral Kevin
Ever wish while out on a hike that you had someone with you who knew what plant was what and what to do with them? Now's your chance to come join Kevin Feinstein on a walk through our edible East Bay landscapes.
Learn to identify wild plants and how to use them for food. By looking through the eyes of a wanderer, be introduced to plants (and mushrooms) and the places they inhabit. Learn what you can eat, where you can pick it (not in the East Bay Parks!), when it's best and suggestions for how to use it.
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Feral Fruit in the Forest September 11, 2010 10am-12pm Bort Meadow, Oakland Hills Map It |
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$30 in person the day of the class
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Upcoming topics
Chanterelle Wandering March 13, 2010 10am-12pm While out wandering in prime Chanterelle habitat, explore all the various wild edibles of the season. This is the time when the hills are green and there are weeds and wild greens abound. Come learn about some of the best, and predict which ones will still be around and useful when the hills are brown and dry. Prepare to hike, Briones can be steep. Note: This is informational walk, not a mushroom foray (it is not allowed in Briones.)
Wildflower Season April 10, 2010 10am-12pm I've heard it said that California has no seasons. For those who love this place, that description just doesn't cut it. Then I've heard it said that here we have two seasons: the rainy seaons and the dry season. But that never felt right either. Then I heard about the belief that we have three seasons: the dry season, the rainy season, and the wildflower season. On this April Saturday we'll look at some the abundant foods that are flowers, grow amongst flowers, and talk about what's the missing elephant in our grasslands.
Tender Plants Emerge May 8, 2010 10am-12pm Tender plants are those that cannot take any frosts. Tomatoes, corn, squash -- all tender plants. When tender plants grow is what is called the "growing season." In most places, some plants grow all year, even through snowy stretches. These are called hardy plants, meaning they can take some degree of frost. Some are clearly hardier than others. Most wild plants in our area are hardy, very few tender plants grow wild here. Come find out why, and see how gardening or tending the wild can reopen the door to these missing tender plants.
Foods of the Light June 12, 2010 10am-12pm How does the coming of the Summer Solstice affect the edible wilds of our area? Many medicinal plants peak around this time, and others disappear from the foragable landscape all together. We'll check to see if the wild artichokes are ripe. Bring paper bags, gloves, and cutters in case they are ready.
Plum Crazy July 10, 2010 10am-12pm Plums are the most abundant wild fruit in the area by far. We'll take an urban walk, looking at all the abundance of fruit the city and suburbs can provide.
The Elders, August 14, 2010 10am-12pm Moraga, CA used to be the number pear growing place in America. Many of the very old trees still exist, and without any irrigation, they still produce tons of fruit every year, most of which is wasted. Growing nearby are other abundant wild superfoods such as elderberries, rosehips, and very old black walnut grove.
Feral Fruit in the Forest September 11, 2010 10am-12pm Deep in the Oakland Hills is a place where you'll find wild grapes, plums, apples, and quince. We'll also find other sorts of seasonal wild edibles, that are bit more expected than their ex-domesticated companions.
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