Edible SeashoreModule A: Duration - approximately 4 hours. Participants are introduced to the identification and collection of coastal plants, fish and shellfish, which have been eaten by native cultures for thousands of years. Departures are set to maximize tide cycles. Field time is approximately 3 - 4 hours. Module B: Processing - participants are introduced to the basics of dehydration, pressure canning, hot water bath and hot smoke preservation. You will take home samples of your efforts. Safety considerations are introduced at all levels. 3 - 4 hours A Recommended reading list is provided. A salt water fishing licence (basic no salmon tag) is required for any shellfish collection. Dress for the weather: close toed boots recommended, leather or rubberized gloves. Workshop Dates: Mondays and Wednesdays - March to November: exact dates and times, are tide dependent: enquire Phone: 250-285-2272 Email: bpc@connected.bc.ca Accommodations: Bold Point Farmstay www.farmstay-ca.com |
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Edible Forest In times of floods, drought or on a daily basis, it is Elder's knowledge, which has saved village populations from starvation. Most people today have little or no idea about gathering food from the natural world. Phone: 250-285-2272 Email: bpc@connected.bc.ca Accommodations: Bold Point Farmstay www.farmstay-ca.com |
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Edible WildModule A: Edible Seashore Participants are introduced to the identification and collection of coastal plants, fish and shellfish which have been eaten by native cultures for thousands of years. Departures are set to maximize tide cycles. Time: 3 – 4 hours. Module B: Edible Forest - participants are introduced to spring shoots, leaves, summer berries, fall mushrooms which have been harvested by native peoples for thousands of years. Time: 3 – 4 hours. Collected specimens will vary through the seasons: Spring to Fall Accommodations: Bold Point Farmstay www.farmstay-ca.com |
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