CLASS IS CLOSED

Offered: Oct 30, 10am–4pm*
Location: Commonweal Garden, Bolinas, California
Instructor: Matt Berry

Become more self-sufficient by learning about the uses and procurement of California's bountiful native nuts.  

Acorns, hazel and  bay nuts were a staple food for the ancients of this area. In this course, you'll learn the ancient practice of harvesting and processing these nuts. Learn which oaks are best to gather acorns from, when to gather, and how to process acorns and bay nuts into food. We will be making acorn mush the old way and exploring different modern techniques of leaching the tannins. We will also make acorn oil with a hand cranked seed press and learn how to make roasted bay nuts into tempting chocolate-like candy!

Course Fees

Material costs are included in course fees.

$75 per person
$65 per person if you register with a friend

Multilple Re-skilling Class Discount
If you register for 2 or more re-skilling classes at the same time pay $65 for this class.

Registration

CLASS IS CLOSED

Pre-registration is necessary to hold your space and to allow the instructor to adequately prepare course materials. We recommend that you register as early as possible, as many classes fill up in advance. Classes may be cancelled if the minimum number of participants is not met one week prior to the class. Given the hands-on nature of these classes, there is a maximum 12-15 participants.

Refunds
Cancellations up to 1 week before the course begins will be refunded, excluding a $25 processing fee.
No refunds are given after that date.

For questions or additional information,
email us or call 415-868-9681

Instructor: Matt Berry

Matt Berry offers a unique approach to ecological education, blending his interest and expertise in field biology, ethnobotony, primitive skills and permaculture. Matt has been practicing and teaching primitive skills and nature awareness for over a decade, first inspired by Tom Brown, Jr. Matt holds a B.S. in Forestry and Wildlife and has worked as a field botanist and biologist for various government, nonprofit, and consulting groups.  Matt lived and worked at the Regenerative Design Institute for four years, and has spent much time guiding himself and others around the wildlands of Commonweal Garden.

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