Camp Tonkawa | Summer Camp & Outdoor Learning TX

wild edible plants & herbology

THE FOOD PART OF SURVIVAL SKILLS

Set up for adults interested in building a special relationship with plants! The goal of this class series is to bring awareness to what grows in the North Texas area, so you can spot "free food" everywhere across the changing seasons.

CUSTOM DATES

Call to schedule

10:00 am - 2:30 pm

Daytime Workshop

adult focus

Kids can explore woods

$120 Semester

Or $50 single class

Schedule & Pricing Options

GROUP SCHEDULING:

Schedule a date for your specific group! Perfect for Homeschoolers, Homemakers, or Scout Leaders.

Time: 10:00am - 2:30pm

*We need a minimum of 6 participants to host a camp, so tell your friends to join you for a fun, life-enriching day!

WEEKEND ITINERARY:

Full Semester (3 Dates): $120 total (Prepayment required)
Single Class Prepay: $50 per class
Drop-in Rate: $60 per class

All prepayments must be submitted no later than one week before the camp so we can prepare materials for our students.

Curriculum & Topics Covered

The hardest part about learning plants is that they change through the seasons! Topics covered in our workshops include:

Identification of edible plants in our area.
When and where it is best to gather wild plants.
Four edible plant groups you can find anywhere in the US.
Poisonous plant look-alikes and plants to avoid.
Medicinal values and knowing which part of the plant to use.
Essential oils from plants used as medicine.
How to store in-season plants to use year-round.
How and why to grow wild plants in your landscaping.

Hands-on Activities & Lunch

PREPARING WILD EDIBLES

Bring your own lunch to the class, but be prepared to munch on and prepare the wild edibles we find!

In past classes, our students have loved making natural remedies and treats such as:

Homemade Fire Cider
Fresh Chickweed Pesto
Real Marshmallows from scratch

Who Should Attend (Adult Focus)

DESIGN FOR ADULTS

This workshop is intentionally set up for Parents and other adults to focus and learn.

What about the kids? Children are absolutely welcome to attend! They can choose to listen in on the class, or they can use the day for independent Woods Exploration Time while you learn.