Forage and cook in Mustikkamaa
Event Location:
Syötävä Puisto (Edible Park), Mustikkamaanpolku 10,, Helsinki, Uusimaa, 00570, Finland
Event Description
Want to learn how to forage and cook wild herbs at the same time? Join us in forage and cook session in Mustikkamaa!
A wild herb workshop is an adventure in the local nature and during it you will learn about the healing effects and fascinating tastes of herbs growing in the wild. The workshop is a great way to learn about the nutritional factors, medicinal effects and biology of wild plants. During the workshop you’ll hear fascinating stories about folk traditions and the magical effects of the plants.
The foraging workshop includes:
• A beginner’s foraging walk to identify wild edible and medicinal plants
• Learning to identify and use the most common Finnish wild herbs & vegetables safely
• Learning about preserving plants – drying, blanching, and freezing
• Understanding everyman’s rights and the importance of sustainable foraging
• E-book about Finnish wild herbs and vegetables.
The workshop is hosted by Anna Nyman. Anna is a biologist and a certified wild food guide. She also studies herbalism and finished her studies in August 2022.
Date & Time : Sunday 18.6 @ 11:00 -14:30
Place: Syötävä puisto cottage in Mustikkamaa
Meeting point: Mustikkamaanpolku 10, 00570 Helsinki, Finland Google Map Pin