4H Wild Edibles Curriculum Train-the-Trainers workshop will be held on June 1, 2019 from 9:00-4:30 PM at Noblewood Park, 96 Noblewood Park, Willsboro, NY. This training is required for any CCE staff member, 4H leader or adult who will be implementing the curriculum in their counties. Youth age 12 and older that are registered in a 4H program may also attend the training if accompanied by an adult. Training will include: Curriculum, safety requirements, hands-on plant identification, utilization of plants as food, hands-on preparation of a “wild lunch”, the historic uses of plants as medicine, Native American heritage uses, ideas for fair displays, STEM connections, and introduction to the “Wild Edibles Exploring Nature Bucket” available for loan to counties. Participants will receive the program guide at completion of program. For more information on Wild Edibles, contact Pat Banker, pab21@cornell.edu or call 518-483-7403 and in Essex County Linda Gillilland at llg46@cornell.edu or 518 962-4810
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