Eat the World...

May 29, 2009 09:43

Cool offerings for the Chicagoans! I highly recommend Nancy's walks and workshops.

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WEEDS as Foods.
WEEDS as Medicine.




A Series of in-depth URBANFORAGE classes

In this series we will meet and learn from 25+ common weeds as well as many local trees and wild perennials. We will cover techniques that include: elixirs, infusions, decoctions, energetics, pickling, pestos, pates, dips, spreads, salves, tinctures, infused oils, flower essences, drying, vinegars and wine.

May 30, 9am - 1pm class 3 - HERBS AS FOODS
Pickles, pates, dips, spreads and sprinkles

June 13, 9am - 1pm class 4 - HERBAL SKIN CARE
Infused oils, salves, creams, linaments, compresses

June 20, 9am - 1pm class 5 - TINCTURES & ESSENCES
Medicinal tinctures, glycerites and flower essences

PRICING:
$65/single class
$60/class if 3 or more taken
$275 for entire series ($55/class)

class price includes: light meal, tastings and handouts

- Registration is required 1 week before each class without exception.
- Classes are intentionally kept small to facilitate learning. Maximum/class=10 participants.
- All classes held at 2446 South Sawyer Avenue - Little Village, Chicago.

more info/registration: nettlesting@yahoo.com

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Public URBANFORAGE walks
Sundays 3-5pm (rain or shine!)
$10-$20 donation/person (young kids are free!)

June 07 - meet at Gold Dome building entrance at Garfield Park

July 12 - meet at train tracks Kinzie and Racine streets

August 02 - meet at Japanese tea house in Jackson Park

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