\n \n Th is program will involve walking on uneven\, hilly terrain. Be prepared for varied and potentially mu ddy conditions. Walking pace is leisurely with fre quent stops for discussion.
\n \nArrival:
\n \nPark in the field above the farmhou se. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on time. We will begin the pr ogram by meeting in the farmhouse.
\n \nAu dience:
\n \nWhile this class is suited f or adult learning\, children are welcome 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 \nCost:
\n \nThe standard co st for this program is $75/person . Cost includes a ~1.5 hour walking tour followed by a tasting experience featuring pawpaws and othe r wild ingredients. Sliding scale options are avai lable to support accessibility.
\n \nCance llation
\n \nAll programs are subject to c hange due to unforeseen circumstances including in clement weather. Participants will receive an emai l in the days preceding the program for any change s or cancellations. You can review our cur rent Cancel lation and Refund Policy here.
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About the Instructor: Jon Darby
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Jonathan Darby is a wild foods enthusiast and educator\, avid gardener \, former farmer and has served the Horn Farm Cent er in varying capacities for over 15 years. He cur rently serves as Land Manager & Educator. 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.
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DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n Sip\, stroll\, and savor the season al flavors of our wild landscape ... including paw paw!\n \n \n The Horn Farm Center invites you to j oin this exclusive guided walk and tasting experie nce celebrating Wild & Uncommon foods\, all grown and foraged in the Lower Susquehanna Riverlands! \ n \n \n \n Exploring fields and forest edges at th e Horn Farm\, we'll uncover many of the unique loc al foods and medicines available to us this time o f year -- everything from wild edible "weeds" to a groforestry crops like elderberry and hazelnuts. W e'll bring special attention to the Horn Farm's pa wpaw orchard and wild plantings\, sharing some of the history\, ecology\, and lore surrounding this legendary native fruit -- the largest in North Ame rica! \n \n \n \n After the walk\, we'll enjoy sea sonal samplings from the land\, with a variety of small dishes and hors d'oeuvres featuring pawpaw a nd other wild & uncommon ingredients. Don't miss t his delicious\, behind-the-scenes experience of th e Horn Farm's educational ecosystem--a perfect way to kick off the Pawpaw Festival (https://hornfarm center.org/pawpawfest/)! \n \n \n \n Early Registr ations Encouraged. Spaces are limited! \n \n \n Th is event is part of the Horn Farm Center's Wild & Uncommon Weekend (https://hornfarmcenter.org/pawpa wfest/wild-uncommon-weekend-guide/). \n \n \n \n \ n Program Notes:\n \n \n Environment: \n \n \n Thi s class will take place primarily outdoors\, rain or shine\, along walking trails in meadow and wood land ecosystems at the Horn Farm. Please check the weather in advance and dress accordingly. Sturdy walking shoes and seasonal protection (sunscreen\, hat\, gentle bug spray/balm\, etc.) is encouraged .\n \n \n \n Accessibility: \n \n \n This program will involve walking on uneven\, hilly terrain. Be prepared for varied and potentially muddy conditi ons. Walking pace is leisurely with frequent stops for discussion. \n \n \n \n Arrival: \n \n \n Par k in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on tim e. We will begin the program by meeting in the far mhouse.\n \n \n \n Audience: \n \n \n While this c lass is suited for adult learning\, children are w elcome to attend. Any child above 13 must be regis tered separately. Children 12 and younger may atte nd without charge\, but must be accompanied by a r egistering adult.\n \n \n \n Cost: \n \n \n The st andard cost for this program is $75/person. Cost i ncludes a ~1.5 hour walking tour followed by a tas ting experience featuring pawpaws and other wild i ngredients. Sliding scale options are available to support accessibility.\n \n \n \n Cancellation\n \n \n All programs are subject to change due to un foreseen circumstances including inclement weather . Participants will receive an email in the days p receding the program for any changes or cancellati ons. You can review our current Cancellation and R efund Policy here. \n \n \n \n \n About the Instru ctor: Jon Darby\n \n \n \n \n \n \n Jonathan Darby is a wild foods enthusiast and educator\, avid ga rdener\, former farmer and has served the Horn Far m Center in varying capacities for over 15 years. He currently serves as Land Manager & Educator. Jo nathan received his Permaculture Design Certificat ion in 2011 from Susquehanna Permaculture and in 2 014 completed his Permaculture Teacher Training th rough Dynamic Ecological Design. He is married wit h 2 kids and 3 cats.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Programs CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T173000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260918T200000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1398 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR