In this experiential half-day program, we'll be:

• Going for a walk to look at the oaks and learning how to identify common oak species in the area
• Having a hands-on experience processing bay nuts and acorns into tasty treats, including shelling, winnowing, leaching, and more
• Learning how to sustainably harvest, dry, and store acorns, and how to roast bay nuts and turn them into yummy treats
• Tasting and making delicious acorn porridge and hummus
• Sharing a history of acorn use around the world, including NorCal
• Integrating community building and embodiment practices throughout our time together

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This class is offered on 4 dates (not a series):

• Sun, Sept 20th 5-8pm - near Berkeley
• Fri, Oct 2nd 5-8pm - near Berkeley
• Sat, Oct 10th in Nevada City (included our 4-day campout led by Christopher, must attend the whole retreat to participate)
• Sat, Oct 17th 1-4pm - near Sebastopol

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