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When: June 19 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Chickakoo Recreation Area - Stony Plain
(meet at upper parking lot by washrooms)

Whether in a survival situation or simply going for a hike, knowing where to find food and useful materials outdoors is an important skill. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of local plants, fungi and trees, as well as how to identify other useful materials that would support wilderness survival.  The class will end with some spruce tip tea. Please bring your own reusable mug! This class makes a great precursor to the Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking class.

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.

Date: June 21
Time: 10am - noon

Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families.

When: Saturday, June 22, 2024, 3-7pm
Where: Central Community Hall, 224045 Twp Rd 472, Gwynne

Please join us for visiting, homeschooling discussion, a family baseball game, other games, and a potluck supper (begins at 5pm).

Please bring: A main dish and side dish or dessert. No nuts of any kind, please. (Food allergies/preferences, please bring your own food, to be safe.) Be sure to bring lawn chairs, baseball gloves (if you have any) and bats, and any outdoor game equipment you would like to bring. WISDOM will provide beverages, plates, cutlery, and cups.

Contact the event hosts with any questions:
Joan Bishop joan@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Nola Hutchinson nola@wisdomhomeschooling.com
Simon Friesen simon.f@wisdomhomeschooling.com

Date: June 23
Time: 1 - 3pm

Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families.

Date: June 24
Time: 2 - 4pm

Learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen.

Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-creates the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.

This event is only for WISDOM families.

Enjoy real-life rock climbing on the Wasootch Slabs in beautiful Kananaskis.  If some of the family prefer not to climb, there is a lovely trail for hiking.

Registration: $165.00 per family.

This is a day camp and we won't have overnight accommodation included.

This event is for WISDOM families only.

When: June 25 from 1 - 3pm 
Where: Sir Wilfred Laurier Park (Picnic Site 7) 

Whether in a survival situation or simply going for a hike, knowing where to find food and useful materials outdoors is an important skill. Participants will learn about the traditional uses of local plants, fungi and trees, as well as how to identify other useful materials that would support wilderness survival.  The class will end with some spruce tip tea. Please bring your own reusable mug! This class makes a great precursor to the Wild Food and Outdoor Cooking class.

This program is geared towards home school students ages 6 – 17. While parents are not obligated to participate in these workshops, a parental representative must be present for students. Parents and younger siblings are also welcome to stay for the duration of the workshop free of charge. We ask that paid participants be given the space to fully engage and participate in the program.

We run our programs rain or shine and encourage parents/students to check the weather on the day of the workshop and dress accordingly. We suggest wearing layers, as well as long pants and closed toed shoes.