moderate
3–5 hours
A moderate level of fitness is recommended to walk trails and participate in outdoor cooking activities comfortably.
Explore the Culinary Cures Mini Camp in Exeter, NH, where outdoor adventure meets hands-on learning about wild edible plants and natural remedies in New England’s beautiful landscapes.
Tuesday, July 30
Explore the fascinating link between historic foodways and medicine in this hands-on experience. Create your own liberty tea, delve into the herb garden, and use local plants to recreate a historic recipe, making for a unique and memorable adventure in culinary history.
Discover the connection between historic foodways and medicine. Craft your own liberty tea, spend time in our herb garden, use local plants to make a historic recipe.
Bring a guidebook or use an app to help identify local edible and medicinal plants safely.
Wear layers suitable for variable weather, including sturdy shoes for forest and wetland terrain.
Carry enough water for all activities, especially during cooking sessions around campfires.
Respect the natural environment by minimizing waste and avoiding disturbance to plants and wildlife.
Exeter played an important role in colonial New England history and now combines a rich cultural heritage with natural outdoor experiences.
The camp emphasizes sustainable foraging practices to protect native plant populations and promote environmental stewardship.
Essential for safely identifying wild edibles during spring foraging sessions.
spring specific
Provides support and protection for walking on uneven trails and forest floors.
Staying hydrated is key during outdoor activities and cooking demonstrations.
Prepare for New England’s variable fall weather with warm, breathable layers.
fall specific