Wild food foraging [General]
2013 Apr 8
You could get in touch with the Lanark Wild Food Club.
www.huntfishgather.com
Remainder of 2013 schedule:
May 4 - Hilary Barrett - Leeks
May 18 - Carol McGrath - Edibles and Medicinals
June 23 - Erik Kafrissen - Edible wilds
July 27 - Peter Fischl - Aquatics and Fishing
Aug 24 - Tony Durant - Reading the woods
Sept 21 - Peter Fischl - Old growth trees and edibles
Oct - Ted Mosquin - Honey Mushrooms
www.huntfishgather.com
Remainder of 2013 schedule:
May 4 - Hilary Barrett - Leeks
May 18 - Carol McGrath - Edibles and Medicinals
June 23 - Erik Kafrissen - Edible wilds
July 27 - Peter Fischl - Aquatics and Fishing
Aug 24 - Tony Durant - Reading the woods
Sept 21 - Peter Fischl - Old growth trees and edibles
Oct - Ted Mosquin - Honey Mushrooms
2013 Apr 8
I thought an OF mentioned not long ago that he can do a session the next mushroom season?
Chimichimi perhaps?
I would be interested too. Had been on a few hikes in Europe with friends who are experienced mushroom foragers and in France you can the the 'rooms into Pharmacies to be indentified (or at least you used to be able to).
Chimichimi perhaps?
I would be interested too. Had been on a few hikes in Europe with friends who are experienced mushroom foragers and in France you can the the 'rooms into Pharmacies to be indentified (or at least you used to be able to).
2013 Apr 9
I have sent you both DMs, and really, anyone interested in this please don't hesitate to contact me, I can help guide you in the right direction. I wish I could endorse the Lanark Wild Edibles group, though I do know they are helpful with Scouts, Guides, etc - definitely something to check out.
2013 Apr 10
Lady named Martha Weber out on March road does a 6 week wild edibles course each spring. Meet every Wednesday evening, hike around, eat what you've foraged each night. She's very knowledgeable, has hard science background, can set you on the right track in terms of learning how to look for identifying features in leaves & flowers that are used in making successful correct ID's. Her web site is dandelionjam.com.
2013 Apr 22
Jane's Walk will be including a session on Urban Foraging on May 4th: www.janeswalkottawa.ca
2013 Apr 27
A Q&A with Chef Matthew Brearley of Castlegarth Restaurant on his upcoming foraging dinners:
www.ottawamagazine.com
"There are few tables left for the May 24 dinner but a second night will likely be scheduled on June 7. To reserve contact: Castlegarth Restaurant & Food Shop, 90 Burnstown Rd., White Lake, 613-623-3472.
...also Chef Brearley and Scott Perrie are doing a foraging dinner in Ottawa called “Into the Wild” at Urban Element on June 3. To book, visit urban element’s website www.theurbanelement.ca , find the event in their calendar, and reserve online."
www.ottawamagazine.com
"There are few tables left for the May 24 dinner but a second night will likely be scheduled on June 7. To reserve contact: Castlegarth Restaurant & Food Shop, 90 Burnstown Rd., White Lake, 613-623-3472.
...also Chef Brearley and Scott Perrie are doing a foraging dinner in Ottawa called “Into the Wild” at Urban Element on June 3. To book, visit urban element’s website www.theurbanelement.ca , find the event in their calendar, and reserve online."
2013 Apr 30
AMR - I have partnered with Matt Brearley for those events! We are really excited and are looking forward to hosting a fun and tasty evening of wild foods.
Also, since being interviewed for that article, I moved out into Lanark County. The reality is, organizing urban foraging tours in Ottawa will take too much time for me. I am now working with land owners to help them identify wild edibles, partnering with chefs to do themed dinners and plan on volunteering with the Field Naturalists society in Mississippi Mills. I have a big project planned, working with farmers, chefs and foragers... stay tuned :)
Also, since being interviewed for that article, I moved out into Lanark County. The reality is, organizing urban foraging tours in Ottawa will take too much time for me. I am now working with land owners to help them identify wild edibles, partnering with chefs to do themed dinners and plan on volunteering with the Field Naturalists society in Mississippi Mills. I have a big project planned, working with farmers, chefs and foragers... stay tuned :)
Stuart S
Would anyone in the west end who forages for food be willing to take me on as an apprentice this spring? I'd be happy to repay you with home made bacon, BBQ or other food items I'm good at making.
Just to be clear, I'm not looking for someone to show me their special spots and have competition for their resources, just to get me pointed in the right direction :)