You are invited to meet
Claudio Bincoletto, farmer, chef, forager
and environmental expert, on his visit to Dacres Wood Nature Reserve,
and share in an experiment in sustainable local production of oyster
mushrooms.
(Note – there is an entrance fee for this event)
10.30 – 12.00
Claudio will talk about his work, and how responsible foraging can
help us all. There will also be a nature walk and activities for
children, let by Ema Felix of
Secret Adventurers
12.30 – 2.00
Preparing and eating
Risotto primavera and
Wild herb frittata. Claudio
will be using wild herbs sourced from his allotment, but which can also
be seen growing in the reserve and neighbouring gardens. Only 20
servings will be possible, but guests are welcome to bring their own
picnic as well.
2.30 – 3.30
Fungus workshop. Claudio will be preparing recently felled sycamores
for the production of oyster mushrooms by drilling them with c.
300 inoculated plugs. There will also be opportunities to help our
conservation volunteering for those suitably dressed.
Prices
- Entrance £5 adults, children free
- Risotto primavera £5 – limited to 20
- Oyster mushroom plug sponsorship – £1 per plug
Plug sponsors will be entitled to a share of any mushrooms we produce
– which can be expected to last from 2016 – 2018 – so please stay in
touch!
Your contributions, and any donations, will go to support the work of the Friends of Dacres Wood.
Other local groups will be joining us, so join us to find out more about your local community.