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Feasting on the forest

January 6th, 2010 at Wed, 6th, 2010 at 8:51 am by heidiskrzypek

Erin Kenny of Cedarsong Nature School has so much knowledge of local flora and fauna, you’d never starve if you took one of her classes. You’ve read her columns in the Beachcomber, read articles about how her immersion programs have profoundly affected some autistic children, and are probably aware she offers walks and intensives from time to time. Well, the time is coming!

Her latest:
MID-WINTER AND SUMMER NATURE CAMPS: Now in its tenth successful year, Camp Terra is an exciting and unique nature camp, giving children an opportunity to immerse themselves in the natural world. Typical Activities include *making herbal medicine and magic potions *musical jams *learning about native plants and animals *nature games and crafts *creating secret hide-outs in the forest. Register early - enrollment is limited to only 10 kids per session and these sessions fill up fast! Check out our website for the 2010 mid-winter and summer camp dates.
 
EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF VASHON: Join Cedarsong Nature School Naturalist Erin Kenny in this monthly series that will excite your senses, give you a new appreciation of nature, and allow you to discover the rich variety of unique northwest plants and their fascinating history as edibles and medicinals. Each 4 hour class begins with a guided walk focussing on the seasonal wild plants available for foraging. Each class also includes some preparation of herbal remedies, such as tinctures, infused oils, and salves. Total cost for the entire series of four classes is $200 or each monthly class is $55. All supplies are included. 2010 dates: March 13, April 10, May 8, June 12,
 
 FAMILY HIKES: Get the whole family out in nature and come join naturalist Erin Kenny on a guided nature walk through our lovely forest! We will forage our way through the woods as you learn all the wonderful and nutritious native plants growing right here on Vashon. Discover the rich bounty of wild edibles and medicinals that are available this season for your family to collect and enjoy keeping you healthy and nourished. 2010 dates: Saturday, May 1, May 29, and June 19, from 10am-noon. $10 per person or $20 per family. 20 person maximum.
All registrations are through the Web site: http://cedarsongnatureschool.org

Island mom and wife. Gainfully employed Seattle copywriter. Vashon forager. Emerging swimmer. Fan of dancehall reggae, good cooking, shallow reality TV shows, and public radio.

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