P.E.M.U.
“One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well.”
Poisonous, Edible, Medicinal, and Useful plant workshops focus on utilizing nature's abundance. With over 1,600 flowering species in the Smokies, learning what you can eat, use for medicine, cordage, fire, and which ones to avoid can be a challenge. Join BigPig Outdoors as we venture off into the wilds to cut the learning curve with our P.E.M.U. Workshops. Classes offered in spring, summer, fall, and winter.
Confucius once said..."I hear and I forget. I see and I remember. I do and I understand". Applying this wisdom to our workshops helps you develop a relationship with each plant, so you will not only remember it, but understand it's uses. We will spend the day foraging, sampling as we go, and end the day processing and tasting our harvest by the campfire.
DATES
TBD
What to bring:
Notebook to sketch plants
Pens or pencils
Camera or phone for pictures
Water, lunch, and snacks
Bags for collecting
We will be working off trail, so we may encounter poison ivy, briars, bugs, etc. Wear long pants, boots, and bring bug repellent. Weather can always be unpredictable, so bring rain gear and clothing appropriate for the season.
Other Information:
Other dates available upon group request
Age: 12+ (under 16 must be accompanied by a paying adult)
Class size limit: 16
Classes start at 9:00 am and end around 4:00 pm.
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