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Where: Kalamazoo Valley Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

The tools of the culinary trade shouldn't be a hurdle that holds you back from creating amazing and healthy meals at home. Knives and sharp culinary instruments can certainly be intimidating. Come join our culinary experts and we'll teach you all you need to know to keep yourself safe in the kitchen. We also have advanced techniques, a myriad of produce to cut into and tastings to entice even seasoned culinary pros. This $20 hands-on, non-credit course is open to all skill levels and ages 12+. Clickhereto learn more and to register.

Where: Food Innovation Center, 224 E Crosstown Pkwy, Kalamazoo, MI 49001, USA

Discover the ancient art of paper making by hand -- from the forest floor to your fingertips! Instructor Hali Williams will guide adult students of all skill levels how to harvest and prepare natural fibers, pull sheets of handmade paper and explore sustainable foraging practices. Click here to learn more and to register.

Where: Kalamazoo Valley Culinary and Allied Health Building, 418 E Walnut St, Kalamazoo, MI 49007, USA

During the spring, many foragers flock to the woods in search of morel mushrooms (morchella), but often return empty-handed. However, several other seasonal varieties emerge at the same time: oyster, wine cap, dryad's saddle, wood ear and the non-native shiitake. Join Chef Russell Barrett, a certified wild mushroom expert, to learn how to prepare, cook and enjoy Michigan's wild produce. Participants will sample a wild mushroom ragu and a simple ramen featuring umami powder derived from various species. The non-credit course only costs $15! Clickhereto learn more and to register.