Saturday May 5, 2018
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM CDT
May 5, 2018 10 am - 2 pm
Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection
$15/person
479-789-5000
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Walk on the Wild Side with Tamara Walkingstick: Edible Trees and Plants Workshop Slated at Hobbs State Park Many of our grandparents and parents used wild plants for food and medicine. We all know about sassafras tea and the glorious taste of wild blackberries, but we have perhaps forgotten how extensively wild plants can be used as food sources. In the early 1970's, information on native wild foods and medicinal uses of wild plants became very popular. The well-known naturalist, Euell Gibbons, told us, “My love affair with nature is so deep that I am not satisfied with being a mere onlooker, or nature tourist. I crave a more real and meaningful relationship. The spicy teas and tasty delicacies I prepare from wild ingredients are the bread and wine in which I have communion and fellowship with nature, and with the Author of that nature.” Dr. Walkingstick, who will conduct the Wild Edibles Workshop at Hobbs State Park, has worked for the University of Arkansas, Division of Agriculture, Co-operative Extension Service as an Associate Professor of Extension Forestry since 1996. Walkingstick noted, “In this comprehensive 4-hour workshop, you will not only learn to identify some edible species of Arkansas native and non-native vegetation, you will also have the opportunity to sample tasty dishes including crepes with persimmon ice cream, acorn scones, and roaster Jerusalem Artichoke soup. The presentation covers concepts of conservation, history, culture, and plant identification. Even weeds can have value, but know your plants before you try any edible. Thirty pages of wild edible recipes are included as well.” When: Saturday May 5, 2018 Time: 10 am to 2 pm Where: The workshop will be held at the Hobbs State Park visitor center located on Hwy 12 just east of the Hwy 12/War Eagle Road intersection. Cost: $15 per person: Check or cash accepted on day of workshop: Participants must pre-register. For more information and to register, call: 479-789-5000 To learn more about upcoming Friends of Hobbs speakers and other park programs, go to: http://www.friendsofhobbs.com/ and www.ArkansasStateParks.com/hobbsstateparkconservationarea