Inspired by recent climate disasters in Santa Cruz County, Edible Landscaping instructor Mimi Schilling decided to focus on edible plants native to the Central Coast when she took over the longstanding Cabrillo College course last fall. She also launched a monthly film series on food sovereignty, which culminates in a five-course dinner prepared by Central Coast-based Indigenous chef Christina Lonewolf and a screening of the film “Gather.” Students in the class are growing miner’s lettuce, an edible plant found widely in California, to use in the feast.
Inspired by recent climate disasters in Santa Cruz County, Edible Landscaping instructor Mimi Schilling decided to focus on edible plants native to the Central Coast when she took over the longstanding Cabrillo College course last fall. She also launched a monthly film series on food sovereignty, which culminates in a five-course dinner prepared by Central Coast-based Indigenous chef Christina Lonewolf and a screening of the film “Gather.” Students in the class are growing miner’s lettuce, an edible plant found widely in California, to use in the feast. Read More