Ethical Gathering & Foraging Techniques:

Stinging Nettle

Welcome to Ethical Gathering and Foraging Techniques with a special focus on Stinging Nettles.

In this class we will begin by getting to know nettle's many benefits. We discuss the ethics around gathering, the cautions to consider and  all the do's and don'ts. We will touch base on the simple economic, environmental, western and indigenous ethical practices. We will move into learning when to harvest different parts of plants and why that is so important. We will go over  what tools are the best to use (this trick alone is priceless). We will learn how to gather stinging nettle through demonstration and hands-on experience. 

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The Second half of this class will be hands-on in the kitchen processing fresh nettles into tea and Nesto (Pesto made with Nettles). We will discuss its widespread use around the world and learn about its super nutrients, medicinal properties and more. We will also learn a few tricks to keep ourselves from getting stung while cooking and processing fresh nettles and finish with getting to enjoy our delicious and super nutritious recipe with chips, veggies and crackers along with some special homemade nettle delicacies.

Each person will get to take home a small mason jar of nesto to share with loved ones, simple medicine making recipes and a detailed workshop class outline will be emailed to you. Please note this recipe is made with dairy and walnuts.

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More details will be emailed to you with the exact address in Olympia and any additional information after registration is complete. 

With Deep Love and Gratitude