The weather prediction for Saturday, May 26 for the first in the 4 (possibly 5) part series of "Truly Wild" is for near 80 and partly cloudy. Be prepared with sunscreen and bug repellant! You should also bring:
A reuseable cup, spoon, fork and plate- Camera
- Notebook and pencil
- Water bottle
"Spring" weather arrived very early this year with a winter that was almost snow-less and a week of 80 degree weather that shortened Maple sugar season to a mere 2 1/2 weeks. It was so warm that I found dandelions in protected areas popping up in early April. Typically, they are still under some melting snow and in ground that is still very much frozen at that time.
Dandelion Fritters from freshly picked blossoms are usually on the menu for the first session, but most of the spring flower heads are now going to seed. Don't worry, there will be many other dandelion treats including jelly, and bread made with dandelion flower flour. Homonyms anyone?
We will prepare a salad using dandelion, violet, sheep and wood sorrel, purslane, chickweed, plantain and whatever other gifts from nature that we find. Additional greens will come from my cold framed, totally organic greens garden.
I am also very happy to say we have a fairly large group! I will be using a portable PA system so everyone can hear and so I don't lose my voice.
See you Saturday,
Pat Banker
Home office phone: 518-327-3457
Paul Smiths, NY
4H Youth Program
Cornell Cooperative Extension office phone: 518-483-7403
355 West Main St.
Malone, NY 12953
