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SEA: FORAGING ALONG THE SANDY BEACH
DATE AND TIME: September 11th, 2.15pm to 5.30pm. Ferries to Sandy Hook leave from Wall St. (10am) and 35th (11am). The ferry returns from 5.45pm from Sandy Beach.
You will receive more details on meeting place, directions and all practical information by email after ticket purchase.
WHERE: Sandy Hook.
PRICE: $125. Ticket price does not include transportation. Participants are responsible for their own transportation.
Have you ever tasted seaweed, beach plums, cactus or sea herbs? September calls for the exhilaration of foraging along the coast.
Tamas co-host will be Scott Barnes, expert on the flora and fauna of Sandy Hook, leading All Things Birds tours for New Jersey Audubon (http://www.njaudubon.org/SectionEducation/Welcome.aspx), an organization which promotes preservation of New Jersey's valuable natural habitats, throughout the year. We will learn about the seashore and the special plant communities that grow in, near and out of the water, loving sand and salt. Tama and chef Joe Yardley will introduce us to the difference between just plain 'salty' and the full flavors of brine and minerals.
The trip includes a delightful beach picnic, which incorporates some of our foraged beach plants and seaweeds.
WHAT YOU GET
-Tips for finding and identifying edible beach fruit and plants
-Inspiration on how to cook with seaweed and beach plants at home, including tips and recipes from our chefs
-A delightful lunch that allows you to taste the wonderful sea vegetables, prepared by Joe Yardley, Chef de Cuisine at Agern
-The opportunity to collect and bring home a lovely harvest of wild foods in season
-A donation for New Jersey Audoban is included in the ticket price
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WHAT TO BRING
Remember to bring comfortable clothes, sunscreen, boots and a hat, as the workshop will take place outdoors. We will provide the necessary materials such as clippers and coolers.
The level of physical activity at this tour is relatively low; and will include walking in sand, reaching and bending.
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ABOUT THE FORAGER
Tama Matsuoka Wong lives with her husband and their three daughters on 28 acres of land in Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
After more than 25 years as a financial-services lawyer in Tokyo, New York and Hong Kong, she and her family moved back to New Jersey. To help alleviate her daughters allergies, Tama wanted to start growing their own food. Gardening proved to be a challenge though, as invasive plants were taking over the land.
Tama was on a quest to eradicate the invasive plants until a house guest mentioned that the weeds were edible.
This inspired her to explore and research the world of native plants, which has grown into a passion for sourcing wild flavors for restaurants. Through her work, Tama connects experts in the fields of meadow restoration, botany, and wildlife with people in the community, and introduces a greater appreciation and understanding of the abundance and potential of plants that grow wild. For more information, see her website meadowsandmore.com.
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DIETARY RESTRICTIONS AND ALLERGIES
We are happy to accommodate vegetarian and vegan diners along with most allergy restrictions. During the registration process, you will be asked to indicate dietary restrictions.
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CANCELLATION POLICY
- Registration for any and all tours is mandatory and binding at the time of ticket purchase.
- No refunds or credits will be issued for guest cancellations. Guest substitutions may be considered with advance notice to simone@meyersusa.com, within three (3) days prior to event date.
-We reserve the right to cancel any tour. Full refunds or credits will be provided for any tour we cancel.
-No walk-ins will be accepted.
- Signed waivers are required for all guests attending the tour. Guests under age 18, will require parental/guardian signature. All guests will receive waivers upon arrival at the tour location.
If you have any questions, please contact Simone at simone@meyersusa.com
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LocationSandy Hook Beach (View)
35 Hartshorne Drive
Highlands, NJ 07732
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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