Join wild food expert Diego Bonetto for an enlightening afternoon stroll in the Grenfell Railway Precinct, where you will discover the most common edible and medicinal plants that thrive around us.
This workshop will reveal the abundance of edible plants flourishing at this time of year. We’ll discuss typical species such as chickweed, dandelion, sowthistle, ironweed, flatweed, farmer’s friends and peppercress.
You’ll learn local stories of plant resilience, complemented by cultural trivia, migrant perspectives, and native wisdom. We will explore the crucial role weeds play in repairing and enriching soil, as well as their uses in food, crafts, and natural remedies. Most importantly, you will learn how to safely harvest from the urban wild and enhance your diet with essential vitamins and minerals.
Photo: Toshiyuki IMAI, Flickr
About the presenter
Diego Bonetto, an author, artist and advocate for edible weeds, is renowned for his urban foraging workshops.
Drawing on his upbringing on a farm in Italy, he introduces participants to the ever-present food and medicinal plants that surround us.
Photo: Hellene Algie
This workshop aims to equip participants with essential skills in plant identification, while honouring both public and ancient resources through the re-learning of time-honored stories.
Each participant will receive a booklet detailing 16 of the most common wild edibles.
Time: 2:30pm – 5 pm
Date: Wednesday 9 September
Venue Grenfell Men’s Shed, West Street, Grenfell
Event contact Claire 0493 416 442
Afternoon tea will be provided in the train carriage.
This initiative is made possible by the NSW Landcare Enabling Program, a collaboration between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW, supported by the NSW Government.