CANTON, N.Y. — An encore workshop identifying and sampling the most prominent and tasty edible plants, roots, berries and fungi in the Adirondack Region. Carpools are being arranged to Tupper Lake from Potsdam/Canton and points in Jefferson County by workshop presenters Garrett Kopp of Birch Boys Chaga Tea and the Local Living Venture.
The Wild Edible Adirondack Salad workshop will be held on Saturday, October 6, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Birch Boys storefront at 123 Park Street in Tupper Lake, NY. The event is indoors, with the option of a foraging hike afterwards if weather permits. Reservations are appreciated in order to plan the “menu” and to coordinate carpooling for those interested in doing so.
The abundance of wild food that can be foraged for is fascinating to learn about, and was necessary to the survival of our Adirondack ancestors. Of course, wild edible Chaga mushrooms will also be featured at the event. It can be made into a delicious tea in the traditional way of the Adirondacks and will be available, as well as many other plants one can forage for.
Presenter Garrett Kopp is the founder and owner of Birch Boys Chaga LLC in Tupper Lake. He is a senior at Clarkson University studying Innovation and Entrepreneurship. By starting a sustainable chaga industry in his home town, his dream is to leave a positive footprint on the health food industry.
This is a “hands-on” event and the workshop is accessible for those with limited mobility. Bring your camera, notepad, curiosity and questions for the presenter, who is New York State’s first Department of Ag & Markets certified mushroom identification expert.
A suggested free will donation of $24 is requested to benefit Local Living Venture workshop creation, and includes sampling for a light meal that attendees will share in preparing. There is a discount of $45 as a family rate for two people, and $12 student. Partial scholarships (less material costs) are available upon request.
Registering for the course is suggested for materials planning. Email confirmation will be sent to all registrants within 24-48 hours.
To register, send an email to LocalLivingVenture@gmail.com or call (315) 347-4223 to reserve a spot, noting the number in party, contact phone number and email address when reserving. If you wish to car pool, please indicate so when signing up.
All upcoming Local Living Venture (LLV) events may be viewed on their website at www.LocalLivingVenture.org/full-events-schedule. The LLV is coordinated entirely by volunteers and can also be found on Facebook.
–Local Living Venture
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