Learn Our Land: UUAA Plant Walk
Monday, May 4, 6:00pm
Walk the UUAA land with an expert instructor who will teach us how to identify, use and encourage some of the edible and medicinal plants that grow here. The nearly 47 acre UUAA property at the corner of Ellsworth and Ann Arbor Saline Roads was wild, untamed and undeveloped until the congregation purchased it nearly 30 years ago. The building and parking now occupy the northwest corner, while the remainder of the property is kept natural and untreated. Trails, meadows, a stream, a pond and outdoor use features dot the property and native plants and trees have been encouraged to reclaim the land. Bring your questions and be ready to learn how to find a variety of “groceries” in the woods, meadows, and trees.
Our expert instructor, Rachel Mifsud, is founder of Will Forage For Food, arguably one of the Midwest’s best resources for learning about edible and medicinal plants, local ecology and wild habitats. Will Forage For Food has organized and hosted the Great Lakes Foragers Gathering every June for more than a decade, and offers a variety of classes, instructional weekends and services to teach folks about the bounties of the Earth.
This event is co-sponsored by UUAA’s Land Management Team, WomUUn’s Council, Outdoors WomUUn, Climate Action/Climate Justice Team and the Garden Stewards Team.
All genders and ages are welcome. Children must be closely supervised.
Cost: $25 per person. Pay online when you register. Your registration is not guaranteed without payment.
Contact: WomUUnsCouncil@UUAA.org