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So too do the activities of cold-season gatherers\, t racing the flow of energy into the roots\, stems\, and "interior" parts of plants. Like the stillnes s of the landscape on the threshold of winter\, wi ld foods and medicines are less conspicuous\; and yet abundance persists\, well-suited for our winte rtime needs. It's a time to slow down--to mirror t he quiet of the season--and to tend wild spaces in gratitude for their gifts.
\n \nWhether y ou are interested in wild foods\, local plants and ecology\, or alternative uses for plants through wildcrafting and medicine\, you're invited to join our Late Fall Forging Walk\, tak ing place Sunday\, December 6th f rom 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
\n \nAlong the way\, we will spend time paying tribute to our long shared history with plants\, looking beyond the question of "what can I eat?" on the la ndscape. We will also emphasize ethical foraging a nd ways of giving back to the land from which we’r e taking–reinforcing how thinking like an ecosyste m should guide the practice of gathering wild food s.
\n \nBeginners and experienced forag ers are welcome.
\n \nThis clas s will take place outdoors\, rain or shine \, along walking trails in meadow and woo dland ecosystems at the Horn Farm. Please check th e weather in advance and dress accordingly.
\n \nThis program will involve walking on uneven\, h illy terrain. Be prepared for varied and potential ly muddy or snowy conditions. Walking pace is leis urely with frequent stops for discussion.
\n \ nParking takes place i n the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arriv e 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on ti me. More details about parking will be commun icated in a reminder email days before the program .
\n \nWhile this class is suited for adult learning\, chil dren are welcome and encouraged to attend . Any child above 13 must be registered separately . Children 12 and younger may attend without charg e\, but must be accompanied by a registering adult .
\n \nThe standard co st for this program is $25/person. Sliding scale o ptions are available to support accessibility.
\n \nSe rvice animals\, active and in-training\, are permi tted. All other animals and pets must remain at ho me. The Horn Farm is a working farm with sensitive restoration areas\, so we only allow animals in c ases of medical need.
\n \nAll programs are subject to change du e to unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or can cellations. You can review our current Cancellation a nd Refund Policy here.
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Jonathan Darby is a wild foo ds enthusiast and educator\, avid gardener\, forme r farmer\, and has served the Horn Farm Center in varying capacities for over 15 years. He currently serves as Farm and Agroforestry Manager. Jonathan received his Permaculture Design Certification in 2011 from Susquehanna Permaculture and in 2014 co mpleted his Permaculture Teacher Training through Dynamic Ecological Design. He is married with 2 ki ds and 3 cats.
\n \nDESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n As plants recline into winter dorma ncy\, their energy moves below the surface.\n \n \ n So too do the activities of cold-season gatherer s\, tracing the flow of energy into the roots\, st ems\, and "interior" parts of plants. Like the sti llness of the landscape on the threshold of winter \, wild foods and medicines are less conspicuous\; and yet abundance persists\, well-suited for our wintertime needs. It's a time to slow down--to mir ror the quiet of the season--and to tend wild spac es in gratitude for their gifts. \n \n \n \n Wheth er you are interested in wild foods\, local plants and ecology\, or alternative uses for plants thro ugh wildcrafting and medicine\, you're invited to join our Late Fall Forging Walk\, taking place Sun day\, December 6th from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.\n \n \n \n Along the way\, we will spend time paying tribu te to our long shared history with plants\, lookin g beyond the question of "what can I eat?" on the landscape. We will also emphasize ethical foraging and ways of giving back to the land from which we ’re taking–reinforcing how thinking like an ecosys tem should guide the practice of gathering wild fo ods.\n \n \n \n Beginners and experienced foragers are welcome. \n \n \n \n \n Program Notes:\n \n \ n Environment: \n \n \n This class will take place outdoors\, rain or shine\, along walking trails i n meadow and woodland ecosystems at the Horn Farm. Please check the weather in advance and dress acc ordingly.\n \n \n \n Accessibility: \n \n \n This program will involve walking on uneven\, hilly ter rain. Be prepared for varied and potentially muddy or snowy conditions. Walking pace is leisurely wi th frequent stops for discussion. \n \n \n \n Arri val: \n \n \n Parking takes place in the field abo ve the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on time. More details ab out parking will be communicated in a reminder ema il days before the program. \n \n \n \n Audience: \n \n \n While this class is suited for adult lear ning\, children are welcome and encouraged to atte nd. Any child above 13 must be registered separate ly. Children 12 and younger may attend without cha rge\, but must be accompanied by a registering adu lt.\n \n \n \n Cost: \n \n \n The standard cost fo r this program is $25/person. Sliding scale option s are available to support accessibility.\n \n \n \n Service Animals & Pets: \n \n \n Service animal s\, active and in-training\, are permitted. All ot her animals and pets must remain at home. The Horn Farm is a working farm with sensitive restoration areas\, so we only allow animals in cases of medi cal need.\n \n \n \n Cancellation: \n \n \n All pr ograms are subject to change due to unforeseen cir cumstances including inclement weather. Participan ts will receive an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here. \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor: Jon Da rby\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Darby is a wild f oods enthusiast and educator\, avid gardener\, for mer farmer\, and has served the Horn Farm Center i n varying capacities for over 15 years. He current ly serves as Farm and Agroforestry Manager. Jonath an received his Permaculture Design Certification in 2011 from Susquehanna Permaculture and in 2014 completed his Permaculture Teacher Training throug h Dynamic Ecological Design. He is married with 2 kids and 3 cats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T133000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20261206T153000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1350 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR