Foraging is the act of finding and gathering wild food and medicine - but it is so much more. This course is an invitation to rekindle our age-old relationships with the land beneath our feet - to develop the skills, knowledge, and practices that are a critical part of our sense of place. Through this work, we can provide ourselves with healthy, FREE food and medicine, become more self-reliant, and connect on a deeper level to the landscape in which we live.

This weekend-long session will provide foundational knowledge for those interested in beginning (or deepening) their path towards building a relationship with the land, incorporating wild plants into their everyday life, and gaining the knowledge to confidently share with others. Expect a diverse array of lecture, conversation, general plant walks, hands-on exercises, and the opportunity for plenty of tasting of both raw and prepared wild foods.

Topics covered will include:

Safe practices
Ethical considerations
Basic botany including: terminology, plant parts, and plant families
Plant observation and identification
Understanding and using plant keys
Culinary uses - Harvesting, preparation, cooking and tasting
Utilitarian uses - making natural plant cordage
What to bring:

Notebook - For taking notes and doing illustration. Lined and unlined may be helpful.
Foraging tool if you have them (No need to purchase if not): Pocket knife (non-serrated), scissors, gloves, bags or basket. We’ll cover tools in our first class, if you need recommendations. There will be extras to loan if needed.
Field guide if you have one you use already (No need to purchase if not)
Water bottle
Lunch/Snack - Each day will include a short lunch break
Dress for the weather - We’ll be outside for both classes, rain or shine. Expect to do a fair amount of walking on potentially muddy or uneven ground.

Class will meet on both Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th from 9:00 AM until 3:00 PM. Price of the class includes both 6-hour days of instruction.

Register early, class size is limited.