Fall Foraging & Wild Brews - October 19
Fall is a time of abundance! Discover wild edibles of the southern Appalachian region. This class will focus on plant identification, safe and sustainable foraging practices, recipes and more. After spending time exploring wild foods growing at Turtle Island Preserve, we will gather and create fermented drinks from foraged ingredients. Explore various natural flavors through roots, shoots, bark, leaves and more. This is a great introduction to using wild yeasts, as fermentation has been a staple of food preservation for years. Each participant will take home a bottle of their own concoction to let ferment before enjoying. All materials provided.
Caleb has a passion for the mountains and the flora contained within. “I've spent the past decade studying the historical uses for plants in this region by the Cherokee and early Appalachian settlers, as well as walking my own path in the discovery of all things necessary for life and how they can come from the land around us”. Certified in WFA (Wilderness First Aid) and United Plant Savers member. Owner of a small farm in the mountains of north Georgia, simply known as Ever Wilder, where he and his family tend to the land, grow medicinal herbs and host adult and children's skills classes of all sorts.
Details:
Date/Time: Please arrive at 9:30 am on Saturday the 19th. Departure is - 4:30 pm
Cost: $140 includes a delicious, nutritious lunch in our outdoor kitchen
Cancellations: non-refundable deposit (1/2 of total) is retained for all cancellations
Road Conditions: 1.5 miles off-road gravel - watch the video (link is external)
Location: 8 miles east of Boone, NC - Base Camp at Turtle Island Preserve is just 2 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway - Bamboo Gap Exit
Caleb is also teaching “Herbal Foundations” on the 20th. If you wish to take both classes and spend the weekend, register here. Please email registration forms to carolyn@turtleislandpreserve.com.
Attention All Camp Visitors - Please Note:
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, There Is No Liability For An Injury To Or Death Of A Participant In An Agritourism Activity Conducted At This Agritourism Location If Such Injury Or Death Results From The Inherent Risks Of The Agritourism Activity. Inherent Risks Of Agritourism Activities Include, Among Others, Risks Of Injury Inherent To Land, Equipment, And Animals, As Well As The Potential For You To Act In A Negligent Manner That May Contribute To Your Injury Or Death. You Are Assuming The Risk Of Participating In This Agritourism Activity.
WARNING: Under North Carolina Law, A Farm Animal Activity Sponsor Or Farm Animal Professional Is Not Liable For An Injury To Or The Death Of A Participant In Farm Animal Activities Resulting Exclusively From The Inherent Risks Of Farm Animal Activities. Chapter 99E Of The North Carolina General Statutes.