Sonnewald Natural Foods is collaborating with Chad Redding to host a monthly Walk with a Woodsman series in 2022. There is a shared belief that the benefits of living gently on the land, foraging for wild foods, treating land and all life with respect and grace transcend generations, communities and lifestyles. Scheduled dates are April 16, May 21, June 18, July 16, August 20 and September 10, with Wilderness Skills from 9 to 10:30 a.m. and a Foraging Walk from 10:45 to noon. Redding is the proprietor of Ruck Rabbit Outdoors, which supplies an assortment of crafted, curated, refurbished and surplus outdoor gear.

 

Monthly topics include Wild Teas, collecting identification and brewing; Firecraft, firewood selection, processing and tool use and more; Sheltercraft, low-impact shelters, emergency and camping, tarp pitches, ridgeline concepts; Emergency Bundle Bow build demo; Water Gathering, handling and filtration; and others.

 

Sonnewald has always been concerned about the health of the planet and the impact of food choices. In their continuing effort to move toward greater sustainability, they are constantly seeking to carry as many locally and regionally produced products as possible.

 

Admission is free. Location: 4796 Lehman Rd., Spring Grove. For more information, call 717-225-3825, email [email protected] or visit Sonnewald.org.