Experiences

Are you looking to learn more about local food, the producers, and artists who are defining Prairie Cuisine? You’ve come to the right place. Our education series is created with the locavore and foodie in mind. Savour the Experience!

A Fantastic Forest Forage

An introduction to wild edibles and foraging techniques

Chefs Ari Schor (left) and Brent Prockert (centre) make a discovery. See more pictures at www.photobucket.com/forage

Savour Winnipeg has partnered with outdoor educator and foraging fan Barret Miller to offer a Fantastic Forest Forage, a guided excursion that unearths the edible bounty available in our own back yard, and teaches you the basics of wild food gathering.

We’ll cover plant identification, tools of the trade, tips and tricks for finding your favourite vitles, and sample whatever we find.

Participants will also receive a take-home handbook summarizing everything we’ve covered including some of Barret and Ben’s favourite recipes.

2012 DATES ANNOUNCED!

Date | Time | Location

  • Saturday, May 5 | 3 – 5 pm | Assiniboine Forest – Chalfont @ Grant
  • Saturday, June 9 | 3 – 5 pm | Assiniboine Forest – Chalfont @ Grant
  • Saturday, July 14 | 3 – 5 pm | Assiniboine Forest – Chalfont @ Grant
  • Wednesday, August 8 | 6:30 – 8:30 | Assiniboine Forest – Chalfont @ Grant
  • Sunday, September 9 | TBA | TBA

Cost:

NEW LOWER PRICING FOR 2012!

The edible landscape is constantly changing throughout the season. We don’t want you to miss a thing. That’s why, when you sign up for one Forest Forage, you get access to each and every date we’re offering! That’s a whole season of foraging for $25. And kids under 12 forage free! Plus, as a Savour Winnipeg Experience subscriber, you’ll get discounted rates on future education opportunities as they develop.


 

Eventbrite - Fantastic Forest Forage 2012

 

Groups:

Other dates & discounts available for workplaces & large groups! A Fantastic Forest Forage is great team-building opportunity and we can customize it to suit your needs. Email us today to arrange your experience.

 

Rave Reviews for Fantastic Forest Forage

“I liked the potental for being able to add to my culinary knowledge and using wild ingredients in my cooking and menus.”  - Chef Brent Prockert, All Seasons Catering

“An overall great day!”

“My favourite part was the tea because you actually sampled something that you made with the plant.”

Media

Canadian Gardening. August, 2011: “Finding Food in the Forest.” Shel Zolkevich. Read article.

City-TV. Breakfast Television w Remote Host Drew Kozub. Air Date: July 20, 2011. Watch video.