Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.  

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults.

Program Description: Humans have used elder for thousands of years. Modern scientific methods have revealed elder’s unique combination of antioxidants and reputed cold-fighting properties. Working in community and taking cues from nature, you’ll learn by doing as you help transform our Long Branch Farm-grown frozen ripe elderberries into cold-fighting syrup.
From start to finish, we’ll take you through the process of making elderberry syrup. While it simmers (approximately 30 minutes), we’ll bake persimmon scones, answer questions about growing native elder bushes in your yard, discuss uses for finished elderberry syrup, explore ideas for reusing “spent” elderberries, and try some samples. We’ll send you home, inspired, with some finished elderberry syrup.

Note: Elderberry Syrup Ingredients: elderberries, cinnamon sticks, cloves, ground ginger, and honey.

What to Expect: This is a hands-on harvest and cooking class that takes place outside and/or in a non-air conditioned barn. 

• We will do some walking (not more than .5 mile) on level terrain.
• This program is mostly outdoors with indoor options available in the case of severe weather. 
• Program runs rain or shine.
• Restrooms are available throughout the program.

How to Dress: Dress for the weather and in “ok-to-get-dirty” clothes as we’ll be working with food. Wear sturdy shoes as we’ll be standing for much of the time. (Chairs available.)

What to Bring: A water bottle is strongly suggested. 

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet at the Creekside Barn at our Long Branch Farm & Trails location. (6926 Gaynor Rd, Goshen, OH 45122)

Cost: Program fees include daily admission. 

Check your email for registration information regarding this transaction. SAVE A TREE, please retain your order number or save an electronic copy of the email acknowledgement as a receipt. You may be asked for your order number from your transaction to gain entry at the gate/to attend your program. Visitor Services associates can also verify your etickets from the order number or by name.

Please note that our program and cancellation policies vary. By completing registration for this program, you agree to the following general program policies.