4-H Wild Edibles Training - Registration Open!

4-H Wild Edibles Instructor Training 2026

Date: June 9-10, 2026

Location: 4-H Camp Owahta, 4826 Knecht Rd, McGraw, NY 13101

This training prepares participants to become NYS 4-H Wild Edibles Level 2 Instructors, meaning they are trained to deliver the required 6-hour Level 1 training to other educators and volunteers using New York’s Natural Resources: 4-H Wild Edibles Curriculum, a resource designed for 4-H youth ages 12 and older. Participants will build skills in plant identification, safe and responsible harvesting, and methods for processing and preparing wild foods, with an emphasis on nutrition and food security. The training also explores Indigenous connections to wild plants, highlighting traditional ecological knowledge and cultural relationships to land and food. In addition, participants will review state regulations, CCE risk management requirements, and best practices for working with youth.

This program offers a unique opportunity to connect with nature, promote environmental sustainability, and develop practical skills for both youth and adults. By learning to identify, harvest, prepare, and preserve local wild foods, participants can help strengthen community food resilience and deepen connections to place. The training also honors cultural traditions, supports intergenerational knowledge sharing, and builds a stronger understanding of local ecosystems and land stewardship.

The cost of attending is $110. We will share meals and stay overnight at 4-H Camp Owahta. You are welcome to arrive on Monday evening and stay overnight at no additional cost. If travel expenses are preventing you from attending this event, please reach out to Mingla (mc2794@cornell.edu) to discuss potential support options.

REGISTER AT: https://apps.cce.cornell.edu/event_registration/main/events_landing.cfm?event=4hwildedibles26_328

For tentative agenda, see: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1sITeZm0nhZzS1usSf77z_6undPBi1QoGWYeQjvaHKK4/edit?usp=sharing