Register Now: 4-H Wild Edibles Educator Training 2024

Date: September 17-18, 2024

Location: 4-H Camp Overlook, 70 Beach Rd, Owls Head, NY 12969

The New York’s Natural Resources 4-H Wild Edibles Curriculum is the primary wild edibles resource for 4-H youth ages 12 and older. In this two-day training, you will receive a required training to use the curriculum and will be equipped as a NYS 4-H Wild Edibles Level 2 Instructor to provide a Level 1 training to your colleagues. The training will cover plant identification, safe and responsible harvesting, and cooking directions. You will learn about state regulations and risk management in working with youth on the wild edible topic. Following the training, you will need to pass an online open-book exam to receive a certificate of completion as an instructor at each level.

The cost to attend is $100. We will share meals and stay overnight at 4-H Camp Overlook. You are welcome to arrive on Monday 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=4hwildedibles_328

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