Natural Foods and Wild Edibles with Paul Morris
Sunday September 18, 2011
10:30am-12:00 pm
Come and explore the bounty of nature as we explore the culinary treasures of the wild lands around us. Harvest and prepare edible plants around the farm and sample some treats!
Cost: By donation- the centre is non-profit and supported by donations (pay what you can $20.00 suggested)
Paul Morris spent a great deal of time outdoors with his fatherand grandfather who would take him on their landscape painting trips. In hisyouth, these times fostered a passion for the outdoors and natural history.Later he completed his undergraduate degree at WaterlooUniversity in biology and then went on to complete his Mastersat AcadiaUniversity in Nova Scotia. Those two years involved intensive greenhouse,laboratory and field research on native plants. His in-depth knowledge ofnative plants gives him insight into growing over 350 species of plants forrestoration projects. His extensive experience in wetland and prairierestoration ecology and conservation biology makes him a leader in the design andplanting of restoration areas. In 1997, Environment Canada asked him toco-author a manual on prairie and meadow restoration. He continues to restoresections of his 95-acre farm and has completed numerous projects across Ontario, including Eco-parks, wastewater and storm waterponds, and naturalization for private homeowners.