This will be a full day of exploring, learning, eating and discussing the abundant edible growth that spring offers. We will explore and sample both plants that grow near to our homes and those of the wilder forests and meadows, and we will make sure our learning is complete with discussions on plant families, concerns and cautions, habitats and proper recognition, and many other aspects of knowledgeable and productive harvesting in spring. Spring is overwhelmingly a time of greens, but some roots are still available after the winter, and buds, stalks, and flowers are also great spring foods. Some early mushrooms may even make an appearance. This is truly a spectacular time in the Driftless, and with some dedication and education, you can make it a delicious one as well!
Instructions: Please bring a bowl and spoon for lunch in a medium-sized backpack. Students are welcome to bring a medium shovel and/or gathering receptacles for some harvesting. You may also wish to bring a notebook, water bottle, and an extra layer, as we will be outdoors for this class.
Date: Saturday, May 4
Time: 9am - 4:30pm
Lunch will be provided.
Location: Viola, WI
Ages: 12+
Materials fee: $15 for an all-wild lunch
Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines (not including Materials Fees)
Supporter Level Ticket: $115
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.
Sustainer Level Ticket: $90
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.
Supported Level Ticket: $65
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!
Instructor Bio - Nicholas WazeeGale
Nicholas WazeeGale has been a lifelong student of Nature, traditional culture, and sustainability. He is passionate about Nature observation, living closely with the Earth and natural rhythms, hunting and gathering, craft and handwork, and community. He resides in the Driftless region with his wife and children and has taught for DFS, the Kickapoo Valley Reserve, and independently for almost 20 years. He is a certified wilderness guide and is a level 4 Track and Sign certificate holder through TCNA/Cybertracker. He and his wife Kindred earn their livelihood teaching outdoor skills and hand craft, running summer camps, and selling fine handcrafts through their business, WildRoots HandCrafts. (Instagram: @wildroots.handcrafts and/or @naturalnuances)