Registration Requirements: Preregistration required.

Intended Audience: This program is designed for adults. Interested youth ages 10 and up may sign up and attend with an adult.

Program Description: Not only will this hands-on, make-and-take persimmon jam experience allow you to create unique, soulful holiday gifts, it’s also a give-back conservation experience. Working in community, you’ll help process whole American persimmons that were harvested and frozen at peak ripeness from our native food plots at our Long Branch Farm & Trails location. We’ll transform some of these bright orange, nutritious fruits into persimmon jam while we find out why it’s called “fruit of the gods.”

While we work, we’ll provide you with some fun conversational fodder for the holiday table and answer your persimmon questions while enjoying each other’s company.  

Each registration includes two canned and finished 4-fluid oz. jars of persimmon jam, perfect for unique holiday gift-giving. Each jar will be tastefully labeled with a product story and a brief “conservation in a jar” message.

What to Expect: This is an entirely indoor cooking program in a small group. We’ll have a group of 10-12 people in an enclosed catering kitchen space.

• We’ll be standing for the most part, but will have chairs available.
• Krippendorf Lodge is accessible for wheeled assistive devices.
• Restrooms are available throughout the program.
• Pets are not permitted at Cincinnati Nature Center programs or events.
• This program is completely indoors.
• Program runs rain or shine.

What to Bring: Bring your apron if desired.

What to Wear: Wear “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).

Where to Meet: Registered participants will meet in the catering kitchen of Krippendorf Lodge at our Rowe Woods location. Please use the entrance on the loop driveway side of the lodge to access the kitchen. (4949 Tealtown Road, Milford, OH 45150)

Cost: Ticket fees include daily admission.

Frequently Asked Questions:

What does American persimmon taste like? The flavor of true American persimmon is mild, rich, and sweet. Many people describe the taste of persimmon as honey-like or caramel with hints of tangerine.

Will additional foraged products be available for purchase? A variety of our foraged products will be available for purchase after each class. Available items may include jams/jellies, salve, native spices, syrups, and more. Supplies will vary. 

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.