\n \n From striking abundance to seasonal stress\, we become intimately aware of the vagaries of cli mate\, water\, and heat. In this way\, foraging is as much a fulfilling activity as it is a humbling teacher: asking us to observe\, wait\, tend\, wit hhold\, and honor the land as much as we celebrate the harvest.
\n \nWith this important rea lity in mind\, we can still find plenty to enjoy a nd learn as we reach the height of the warm season . Refreshing fruits like sumac drupes and autumn o live share the land with nutritious and medicinal berries\, flowers and greens\, often most vibrant in the cooler\, shadier microclimates that provide relief from the summer heat.
\n \nWhether you are interested in wild foods\, local plants a nd ecology\, or alternative uses for plants throug h wildcrafting and medicine-making\, you're invite d to join our Mid-Summer Forging Walk\, taking place Sunday\, August 2nd from 10am to 12pm.
\n \ nAlong the way\, we will spend time paying tri bute to our long shared history with plants\, look ing beyond the question of "what can I eat?" on th e landscape. We will also emphasize ethical foragi ng and ways of giving back to the land from which we’re taking–reinforcing how thinking like an ecos ystem should guide the practice of gathering wild foods.
\n \nBeginners and experienced f oragers are welcome.
\n \nThis class will take place outdoors\, rain or s hine\, along walking trails in meadow and woodland ecosystems at the Horn Farm. Please chec k the weather in advance and dress accordingly.
\n \nThis program will involve walking on uneven \, hilly terrain. Be prepared for varied and poten tially muddy or snowy conditions. Walking pace is leisurely with frequent stops for discussion.
\n \nParking takes pla ce in the field above the farmhouse. Plan to a rrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class o n time. More details about parking will be co mmunicated in a reminder email days before the pro gram.
\n \nWhile this class is suited for adult learning\, children are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any child above 13 must be registered separa tely. Children 12 and younger may attend without c harge\, but must be accompanied by a registering a dult.
\n \nThe standar d cost for this program is $25/person. Sliding sca le options are available to support accessibility.
\n \nSince the Horn Fa rm is a working farm with active restoration space s\, we do not allow dogs in our programs. Thank yo u for understanding.
\n \nAll programs are subject to change d ue to unforeseen circumstances including inclement weather. Participants will receive an email in th e days preceding the program for any changes or ca ncellations. You can review our current Cancellation and Refund Policy here.
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Jonathan Darby is a wild fo ods enthusiast and educator\, avid gardener\, form er farmer\, and has served the Horn Farm Center in varying capacities for over 15 years. He currentl y serves as Farm and Agroforestry Manager. Jonatha n received his Permaculture Design Certification i n 2011 from Susquehanna Permaculture and in 2014 c ompleted his Permaculture Teacher Training through Dynamic Ecological Design. He is married with 2 k ids and 3 cats.
\n \n< /html> DESCRIPTION:\n \n \n \n \n Foraging in the summer teaches us a bout the ebbs and flows of the seasons.\n \n \n Fr om striking abundance to seasonal stress\, we beco me intimately aware of the vagaries of climate\, w ater\, and heat. In this way\, foraging is as much a fulfilling activity as it is a humbling teacher : asking us to observe\, wait\, tend\, withhold\, and honor the land as much as we celebrate the har vest. \n \n \n \n With this important reality in m ind\, we can still find plenty to enjoy and learn as we reach the height of the warm season. Refresh ing fruits like sumac drupes and autumn olive shar e the land with nutritious and medicinal berries\, flowers and greens\, often most vibrant in the co oler\, shadier microclimates that provide relief f rom the summer heat. \n \n \n \n Whether you are i nterested in wild foods\, local plants and ecology \, or alternative uses for plants through wildcraf ting and medicine-making\, you're invited to join our Mid-Summer Forging Walk\, taking place Sunday\ , August 2nd from 10am to 12pm.\n \n \n \n Along t he way\, we will spend time paying tribute to our long shared history with plants\, looking beyond t he 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 ecosystem should guide the practice of gathering wild foods.\n \n \n \n Beginners and experienced foragers are welco me. \n \n \n \n \n Program Notes:\n \n \n Environm ent: \n \n \n This class will take place outdoors\ , rain or shine\, along walking trails in meadow a nd woodland ecosystems at the Horn Farm. Please ch eck the weather in advance and dress accordingly.\ n \n \n \n Accessibility: \n \n \n This program wi ll involve walking on uneven\, hilly terrain. Be p repared for varied and potentially muddy or snowy conditions. Walking pace is leisurely with frequen t stops for discussion. \n \n \n \n Arrival: \n \n \n Parking takes place in the field above the far mhouse. Plan to arrive 10 minutes early so we can begin the class on time. More details about parkin g will be communicated in a reminder email days be fore the program. \n \n \n \n Audience: \n \n \n W hile this class is suited for adult learning\, chi ldren are welcome and encouraged to attend. Any ch ild above 13 must be registered separately. Childr en 12 and younger may attend without charge\, but must be accompanied by a registering adult.\n \n \ n \n Cost: \n \n \n The standard cost for this pro gram is $25/person. Sliding scale options are avai lable to support accessibility.\n \n \n \n Dogs:\n \n \n Since the Horn Farm is a working farm with active restoration spaces\, we do not allow dogs i n our programs. Thank you for understanding. \n \ n \n \n Cancellation: \n \n \n All programs are su bject to change due to unforeseen circumstances in cluding inclement weather. Participants will recei ve an email in the days preceding the program for any changes or cancellations. You can review our c urrent Cancellation and Refund Policy here. \n \n \n \n \n About the Instructor: Jon Darby\n \n \n \ n \n \n \n Jonathan Darby is a wild foods enthusia st and educator\, avid gardener\, former farmer\, and has served the Horn Farm Center in varying cap acities for over 15 years. He currently serves as Farm and Agroforestry Manager. Jonathan received h is Permaculture Design Certification in 2011 from Susquehanna Permaculture and in 2014 completed his Permaculture Teacher Training through Dynamic Eco logical Design. He is married with 2 kids and 3 ca ts.\n \n \n \n \n \n \n CATEGORIES:Workshop CALSCALE:GREGORIAN DTSTAMP;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T100000 DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T100000 DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20260802T120000 LOCATION:4945 Horn Rd\n York\, PA 17406\n United States\n URL:https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1346 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR