Ancestral Knowledge: Nettles
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In this workshop Nourish Indiana will teach the history of a prolific plant that grows in many bioregions around the globe. It is a survival food that provides protein, antioxidants and minerals like magnesium and iron. Both stinging and wood nettles that grow here in Indiana. There is much to learn about their botanical properties, which species live in relationship with them, and how humans can utilize them for food, medicine and fiber.
Participants will work with both stinging nettles and wood nettles as they learn how to prepare a tea, an infusion, and how to make cordage with the fiber. They will also sample a nettle quiche made with local eggs.
The workshop is offered free of charge to the community thanks to the sponsorship of the Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16+
Sponsored by: Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant
Registration: Registration is required. Click here to sign up: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=587106
Location: Blocher Community Room
Participants will work with both stinging nettles and wood nettles as they learn how to prepare a tea, an infusion, and how to make cordage with the fiber. They will also sample a nettle quiche made with local eggs.
The workshop is offered free of charge to the community thanks to the sponsorship of the Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant!
Program Cost: Free
Program Age Requirements: Ages 16+
Sponsored by: Community Foundation of Wabash County's Good Deeds Grant
Registration: Registration is required. Click here to sign up: http://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=2262&EventID=587106
Location: Blocher Community Room
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Where is it happening?
405 N Market St, North Manchester, IN, United States, Indiana 46962
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Host or PublisherNorth Manchester Public Library
