North Carolina Wild Foods Weekend
- 33rd Annual North Carolina Wild Foods Weekend -
Reidsville, North Carolina
April 25 - 27, 2008
 
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This page is hosted by Wild Food Adventures ™ Institute for the Study of Edible Wild Plants and Other Foragables John N. Kallas, Ph.D., Director 4125 N Colonial Ave, Portland, OR 97217-3338 Phone: (503) 775-3828e-mail: mail@wildfoodadventures.com North American Wild Food Events

The North Carolina Wild Foods Weekend
On a spring weekend (Typically the 4th full weekend of April), 120 people from all over Eastern North America will take into the woods and fields of North Carolina to learn about edible wild plants, meet other foragers, & celebrate spring. After an introduction to some of the plants to be collected, participants will join small groups led by experienced foragers to collect wild foods. Each year the North Carolina Wild Foods Weekend hosts a featured speaker. The climax of the weekend will be a wild feast composed of collected foods prepared by the participants. The Sunday program will feature uses of wild plants & a variety of outdoor activities. To read a personal account of the Weekend with pictures click the link above.

Location The rolling hills and pastures of the Betsy-Jeff Penn 4H Center, four miles from Reidsville, NC, will be the sight of the wild foods weekend. Further information and directions will be included in the reservation confirmation packet. Old timers (past participants) will receive a post card. Accommodations & Meals Lodging is available in rustic dormitory style cottages around the central meeting area. Bath and shower facilities are available in each cottage. Each person is provided with a twin bed with blanket and 2 sheets, a bath towel, hand towel, wash cloth, and soap. There are facilities for men, women, family and couples. Camping is not permitted on the center grounds. No pets. Young people who are interested in participating in our program are welcome. Parents of children under five should plan to stay in a motel. Parents are responsible for the supervision and safety of their children during the weekend. Professional cooks at the 4H center prepare all meals except the Saturday evening feast. The 4H center provides standard meals (served "Southern home cooking" style) with the exception of the Wild Feast on Saturday. All participants share in the processing and preparation of wild foods for that Saturday feast. There typically is a wild pie contest, a wine tasting event where the participants choose the best wine. Crafts and classes vary. All these events happen in addition to foraging experiences and the Saturday Wild Feast. You will need comfortable shoes and clothes appropriate for outdoor weather.

A Typical Agenda for the Weekend
To read a personal account of the event, go Here

Friday
 4:00 pm: Registration Begins
 6:00 pm: Dinner Served - Meet and mingle with other wild food enthusiasts
 7:30 pm: Friday Speaker: Ed Kessler on "Wild Turkeys" (2008)
 8:30 pm: Wild Food Social Hour (Participants who can, bring a wild food to share)
 Wild Pie Contest Judged and Winner Announced
10:00 pm: Night Owl Hike

Saturday
 7:00 am: Early Bird Edible Plant Walk
 7:30 am: Registration Continues
 8:00 am: Breakfast Served
 9:00 am: Participants go on Foraging Field Trips
12:00 pm: Lunch Served
 1:00 pm: Everyone Participates in Cleaning, Processing & Preparation of Collected Wild Foods
 6:30 pm: Wild Feast Begins
 8:00 pm: Saturday Speaker: Sandi Ford on "Common Wild Foods Used as Medicine" (2008)
 9:00 pm: Raffle Giveaway
 9:30 pm: Homemade Wine Contest is Judged and Winner Announced
 9:45 pm: Dance Lessons or Bonfire Social

Sunday
 7:00 am: Tree Identification
 7:30 am: Inspirational Chalk Talk
 8:00 am: Breakfast Served
 9:00 am: Demonstrations and Crafts
12:00 pm: Lunch Served
 1:00 pm: Committee Meeting for the Next Year

*Weekend Meal/Lodging Package Choices

Registration Package	Fee	Participation	Lodging	Meals
Full	$100	Full 3 Days	Fri & Sat Night	Fri Dinner - Sun Lunch
Meals	$65	Full 3 Days	No Lodging	Fri Dinner - Sun Lunch
Saturday	$45	Saturday	No Lodging	All Activities begining at 9am
Saturday Feast	$35	Saturday	No Lodging	Evening Feast & Speaker
Friday Dinner	$25	Friday	No Lodging	Evening Meal & Speaker

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