Grasp the Nettle: Food, Fibre & Folklore
Jules Bristow
A summary
A recent survey found that while only 17% of UK children could correctly identify an oak tree and only 3% could identify a beech, nearly 50% could identify a stinging nettle. Sadly though this is probably not for very positive reasons! This workshop aims to build some positive associations for this under appreciated plant, covering ecology, folklore from Norse to Nigerian, fibre crafts and tasty treats.
Tickets
Free ticket
Free ticket
What we'll do
? Discuss nettles' place in the ecosystem, as food for 3 easily identifiable butterflies.
?️ Learn how nettles can be used as a navigation aid, and what they can tell us about a site's history.
? Examine the structure of nettle stings using magnifying glasses and learn how cleverly this plant protects itself.
?️ Learn some legends of nettles, beer and thunder gods, from Scandinavia and Nigeria.
? Listen to a story about nettle shirts and swans, and learn how to harvest nettles without getting stung and make string from them.
☕ Drink some tasty nettle tea and toast some nettle seeds, then use them in pancakes
About your mentors
Jules Bristow
Tilly Hogrebe
Location
What's provided
Safety
Enhanced DBS
Basic DBS
Risk Assessment
Public Liability Insurance
Safeguarding Training
First Aid Training
First Aid Kit
Smoke Detector
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Cancellation policy
Free bookings do not require refunds but as places are limited, please cancel if you cannot attend so that your place can be offered to someone else.
My experience is an educational activity, and the ‘14-day cooling period’ under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 therefore applies. After the 14 day period my standard policy will apply.
