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Title: Wild edible classes
Post by: JasonG on December 11, 2016, 06:56:53 AM: Anyone take a wild edible plants class on the Westside. I'm looking to learn more woods skills. Thanks Jason
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: fish vacuum on January 08, 2017, 03:29:31 PM: No classes. But do you have a copy of "Pacific Feast?" Amazon has used copies for under $8.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: JasonG on January 08, 2017, 06:21:57 PM: Thanks for the info I'll check it out!
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: MtnMuley on January 08, 2017, 06:27:57 PM: Quote from: fish vacuum on January 08, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
No classes. But do you have a copy of "Pacific Feast?" Amazon has used copies for under $8.

Basically all coastal type vegetation from what I see, right?
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: Ebell on January 08, 2017, 08:26:04 PM: There is a "school" south of Monroe called Alderleaf Wilderness College that offers edible classes and many others. I believe it was off of Ben Howard. It had an interesting variety of subjects. Only attended one day class we purchased through Groupon several years ago. Some of classes are quite expensive if I recall.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 09, 2017, 06:00:04 AM: Come down to Vancouver in March or April. I'll show you how to forage at least 10-12 edibles.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: jackelope on January 09, 2017, 08:00:51 AM: Wilderness Awareness School is in Duvall and is supposed to be pretty good. One of their instructors is a member here.

https://wildernessawareness.org/adult-programs/wild-edible-plants
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: EmeraldBullet on January 09, 2017, 03:11:26 PM: There was a homeless guy in Ashland Or that would teach these classes for just a donation. Guy really knows his stuff too. Obviously southern Oregon is very different than Western Wa. I know a lot about the subject but would also like to learn more. I know a few resources in Snohomish county. Feel free to send me a PM.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: JasonG on January 09, 2017, 04:13:50 PM: Awesome! Sounds like some great info, thanks guys !
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: fish vacuum on January 14, 2017, 01:25:00 AM: Quote from: MtnMuley on January 08, 2017, 06:27:57 PM
Quote from: fish vacuum on January 08, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
No classes. But do you have a copy of "Pacific Feast?" Amazon has used copies for under $8.

Basically all coastal type vegetation from what I see, right?
Most is coastal. But I just thumbed through it and some things will be found east of the mountains. The book focuses a lot on recipes for wild edibles instead of just what can be eaten.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: kellama2001 on January 14, 2017, 11:48:25 AM: Tag
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: MtnMuley on January 14, 2017, 11:54:39 AM: Quote from: fish vacuum on January 14, 2017, 01:25:00 AM
Quote from: MtnMuley on January 08, 2017, 06:27:57 PM
Quote from: fish vacuum on January 08, 2017, 03:29:31 PM
No classes. But do you have a copy of "Pacific Feast?" Amazon has used copies for under $8.

Basically all coastal type vegetation from what I see, right?
Most is coastal. But I just thumbed through it and some things will be found east of the mountains. The book focuses a lot on recipes for wild edibles instead of just what can be eaten.

Thanks. :tup:
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: pianoman9701 on January 14, 2017, 12:08:56 PM: An old friend of mine, Running Squirrel (now passed), taught me most of what I know about foraging. The book that he made me buy and has been an essential tool in my box is Discovering Wild Plants - AK, W. Canada, The Northwest by Janice Schofield. It has everything that grows anywhere in the state and it's uses - edibility, medicinal, etc. I would highly recommend this guide to anyone who forages, novice or expert. I have perhaps a dozen others but they don't come close to this one.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: Eric M on January 14, 2017, 12:14:53 PM: Check out their course calendar. I took the fire by friction class from them a few years back.
http://earthwalknorthwest.com/
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: JasonG on January 14, 2017, 02:24:13 PM: Thanks!!
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: fish vacuum on January 14, 2017, 03:53:33 PM: Military survival manuals have sections on wild edibles too.
Title: Re: Wild edible classes
Post by: Special T on March 24, 2017, 12:36:58 PM: Tag