Overview:

This course will teach students how to identify 50-75 different species of plants, trees, shrubs, ferns, and lichens.

The format of the program may vary based on the site or vendor.

• basic principles of ecology and habitats,
• species preferences and site distribution,
• rules and regulations,
• safety and health concerns,
• ethics of plant foraging.

Students will also learn to make teas, salads, jams and bannock.