Relying on Mother Nature
Published 9:00 am Friday, August 18, 2017
About 30 people attended Wednesday's WINsday walk to learn about edible and medicinal plants from Craig and Jennifer Caudill. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
Craig Caudill discusses the benefits of the Dandelion, which contains many essential vitamins and is edible, during the WINsday walk. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
Craig Caudill explains how Fox Tail can be harvested and eaten safely during Wednesday evening's WINsday walk. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
Jennifer Caudill talks about the medicinal properties of some wild plants found along The Path Wednesday evening. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
One of the plants identified during the WINsday class was Lambs Quarter, which Caudill said can be used in making salads. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
Craig Caudill holds a sample of Lambs Quarter and talks to the group about its uses as an edible wild plant. (Photo by Seth Littrell)
Winchester Inspired by Nature (WIN) got into the weeds during its WINsday walk Wednesday night at The Path.
The group hosted Craig and Jennifer Caudill, instructors at the Nature Reliance School in Winchester.
The Caudills led about 30 people along the path looking for wild plants that many overlook despite their nutritional or medical value.
Along the way the group identified sour grass, dandelions, fox tail and several more wild plants that can be harvested and consumed with the proper knowledge.
WIN hosts a walk every Wednesday as a chance to connect and talk with others who enjoy doing things outdoors.
