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Make Wild Pesto & Eat it Around a Bonfire

Outdoor workshop for children and their 'guardians'

Organised by Riverside Education

Saturday, 4th November, 1.30pm to 3.30pm

$25 per adult-child pair. Sponsorships available.

Book Now Bookings close Friday, 3rd November, 2pm

At Riverside Community


Here's an exciting chance for some quality time with a youngster in your life, all while exploring edible plants around you.


Kids' deep-rooted connection with nature comes alive as they learn to distinguish edible flora from non-edibles, fostering environmental stewardship and independence. This self-sufficiency-focused workshop is fun-filled and delicious, too!


Meet Tanja at the Centre, go for a gentle Riverside walk, and gather edible plants, including those often dismissed as bothersome weeds. You will make wild pesto from this bounty, and once done, light a bonfire for a unique culinary experience: pesto spread with fire-baked dough (aka damper).


We supply regular damper dough, but bring your own if gluten-free. Also, remember to pack a basket, sunhat, water bottle, and comfy shoes.


This workshop is weather-dependent.


Limited to 10 adult-child pairs. Bookings are essential and close Friday, 3rd November at 2pm. Book Now


This workshop is proudly sponsored by the Riverside Community Trust. Please contact Tanja (at education@riverside.org.nz) for workshop questions or to ask about sponsorship options.

make wild pesto workshop at Riverside, poster


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