Foraging for sustenance is just one chapter in the age-old story of how humans have fostered relationships with plants. This class will venture beyond foraging to explore these lesser-appreciated but illuminating connections. We’ll walk the wild and semi-wild spaces at the Horn Farm identifying plants and their historical uses in cordage spinning, basket weaving, medicinal provisioning, shelter outfitting, bow making, fire starting, etc., providing demos and hands-on experiences along the way. We’ll also expand our perspective beyond the human-centered connotation of “use” to re-center plants in their ecological contexts, discussing their value for wildlife, soil, water, air, and biodiversity.

Join us to learn about and celebrate the boundless generosity of plants for us and our other-than-human neighbors.

This class is part of the Horn Farm Center's new Windows to Wild Lands series, taking place from 1 to 3pm on the first Sunday of every month. Each class, we'll offer an entry-level, hands-on lesson in an age-old primitive skill that reconnects with the land while giving us a glimpse into the nature-based lives of our human ancestry.