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Oaks have a long history of relationship with humans. For thousands of years oaks have been a source of food and medicine. Acorns are a critically important food and nutrition source for just about every animal on the landscape. Oak bark is a powerful disinfectant, pain reliever and has been used for everything from soothing sore muscles to wound care.

In this workshop, you will learn how to identify the oaks in our area, learn about their history and medicinal uses. We will then go through the steps of acorn identification, specimen collection, processing, leeching, and cooking everything from acorn cookies to delicious acorn stews. At the end of the day, you’ll have a bag of mostly-processed acorns that are only a day or two away from turning into delicious flour or added to your favorite meal!