Acorns: A Native American Staple (Horsetown-Clear Creek Preserve)

November 5 (Sun.) 1 p.m. – “ACORNS: A NATIVE AMERICAN STAPLE”

Native Wintu herbalist Ted Dawson will discuss the acorn, from harvest to food items. You’ll be invited to join in grinding acorns with mortar and pestle and be rewarded with the best acorn dishes in Shasta County. You’re probably aware that acorns were a staple food of the Native Americans of California, but there’s more — Bring the family. Today’s presentation includes making a natural poison oak remedy. Bring a jar – take some home.

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