Events Calendar
Adult Workshop: Acorns, from Branch to Bread
Join Willow Bend and forager John Slattery for an information-packed, hands-on workshop that will
take you through all the steps of processing acorns for food, and provide recipes for preparing your leached acorn meal. We will be processing the acorns of locally abundant Gambel’s oak (Quercus gambelii) which can be found throughout the urban environment of Flagstaff and the surrounding forests. Late September to early October is prime time for gathering these tasty acorns so be sure to join us so you can be prepared to handle this prime wild food resource.
Cost: $48 non-members, $40 Willow Bend members, includes materials. Space is limited and fills up fast!
Adult Workshop: Pine Needle Basketmaking
Marina Vasquez, from the highlands of Huehuetenango, Guatemala, is here to share her expertise in pine needle basketry. Participants will learn about various types of baskets, the materials required, how to collect and cure pine needles, and receive step-by-step instructions for crafting their own basket. Each participant will have the opportunity to start and complete a small basket and will gain the skills needed to create larger or more intricate designs. All participants will enjoy hands-on experience and take home both their basket and supplies.
Cost: $45 non-members, $35 Willow Bend members, includes materials. Space is limited and fills up fast!
Adult Workshop: Mushrooms, Fungi, and More!
Join Mike Dechter of the Arizona Mushroom Society to learn more about the cryptic kingdom - mushrooms and fungi.
