Programs to explore weeds, foraging

Horn Farm Center, 4945 Horn Road, York, will offer two upcoming programs. There is a fee for each program.

Gardener's Guide to Weeds: ID and Management will take place on Thursday, June 15, from 5 to 7 p.m. Attendees will learn how to identify common plants of the garden, if and when to remove them, and how some of them may become valuable resources. This class takes place in the field, so participants should dress for the outdoors and walking in the garden on potentially muddy or uneven ground. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/hornfarmweeds, call 717-757-6441 or email education@hornfarmcenter.org.

Summer Foraging Foundations Weekend will take place on Saturday and Sunday, June 10 and 11, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. This weekend-long session will provide foundational knowledge for those interested in finding and gathering wild food and medicine. Attendees can expect a diverse array of lectures, conversations, general plant walks, hands-on exercises, and opportunities for tasting both raw and prepared wild foods. A list of needed supplies is available on the registration website. The price of the class includes both days of instruction. Early registration is encouraged, as class size is limited. To register, visit https://tinyurl.com/juneforaging, call the previously mentioned number or email the aforementioned address.

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