When many of us think of Stinging Nettle we see the plant that hurts when we touch it. But did you know it is a plant that you can eat? Join Rachel Bishop, Community Programs Manager at Wenatchee River Institute, and nettle forager, for a class on wild harvesting and eating Stinging Nettle. You will learn how to identify Stinging Nettle, the habitat you may find it growing, tips for harvesting, and uses. The icing on the top – each person will go home with a little nettle pesto! Nettle has been used as food, drink, and medicinally for a very long time. It contains many different nutrients, like vitamins A & C, amino acids, and minerals. If you are interested in wild foraging, this is the class for you!

* Please note: the nettle pesto will include nuts and cheese. This class is capped at 15 people.

This class is offered through Pybus University. To register, follow this link: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wild-foraging-for-nettles-tickets-243085745007

Bio: Rachel Bishop is the Community Programs Manager at Wenatchee River Institute in Leavenworth, WA. She has been teaching and connecting people to the natural world professionally and for fun for over 15 years. Rachel is especially excited about foraging wild foods, such as Stinging Nettle, mushrooms, and berries. Rachel has lived in Leavenworth for the past 5 years with her husband and their dog named Thor.