Wild Edibles Instructor Training - Register Now!

4-H Wild Edibles Instructor Training 2025

Date: June 21-22, 2025

Location: 4-H Camp Bristol Hills, 4437 Kear Rd. Canandaigua, NY

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. This training is open to all CCE staff and affiliated volunteers. The training will cover plant identification, safe and responsible harvesting, and cooking directions. Additionally, the training covers state regulations, risk management strategies for working with youth, and indigenous knowledge of wild plants. 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.

This program provides 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, you’ll empower your community to build food resilience and foster stronger ties. The training also honors cultural traditions, promotes intergenerational knowledge sharing, and deepens your understanding of local ecosystems and land stewardship.

The cost of attending is $100. We will share meals and stay overnight at 4-H Camp Bristol Hills. You are welcome to arrive on Friday 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=4hwildedibles25_328 

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

Register by June 13, 2025, or before capacity is reached.