About us
On 4/7/26, this group changed hands and is now organized by Fork in the Path, an outdoor school for the adventurous of all ages interested in wild food foraging, such as mushrooms, plants, seaweed, acorns, sea urchin mussels, and more. Most events are within a 3-hour drive or less from the Bay Area. While our classes are listed on Meetup, all registrations must go through our website, www.forkinthepath.org
Most of our events are family-friendly, and children under the age of 18 must be accompanied by a parent.
Upcoming events
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Weave Your Own Ribs Style Foraging Basket (Berkeley)
Location not specified yet**Register here, NOT on Meetup: https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**
Join storyteller and basketweaver Jerry Falek and learn to make your own 8-inch ribs-style foraging basket made from reed in this half-day workshop. Designed with a sturdy oak frame and comfortable handle, this classic style is perfect for gathering mushrooms, berries, or garden herbs. You will walk away with a functional, hand-woven basket to bring on all your future foraging adventures. No prior experience necessary; all materials are provided.
Sun Aug 30th 10am-3pm (with an hour break for lunch)
All registrations must be completed on our website here
More Important Details
These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.About Fork In The Path
Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram here.2 attendees
Make Your Own Foraging Knife
Location not specified yet**Register here, NOT on Meetup: https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**
Deepen your foraging practice by making your own tools. Space is limited to 12.
In this 3-day workshop, you will experience the art of crafting a blade from scratch using minimal power tools and equipment that can be easily acquired or made at home. We take an accessible approach to the craft, proving that you don't need a crutch of big, expensive tools to create a high-quality blade.
This class is the perfect first taste of your metalworking journey, providing a foundational education that you can take in whatever direction you choose. Together, we will heat up steel, hammer it into shape, and refine it using hand tools. You will fashion a custom handle and craft a leather sheath for your new blade.
By the end of the course, your knife will be ready to strap to your belt and be at your side for a lifetime of foraging adventures.- No Experience Necessary: While there are a lot of transferable skills from other crafts, beginners are completely welcome.
- Hard Work: Please come prepared to work hard, sweat a little, and use your hands.
- All-Inclusive Crafting: You will leave with a completed, functional knife, handle, and leather sheath.
Where & When
10 am-6 pm Sept 5-7
This workshop is 3 days, 8 hours a day - you must attend all 3 days
Near Berkeley - exact meetup info provided with registration
Plan to bring your own lunch/snacks. Transport/lodging not provided.
All registrations must be completed on our website hereMore Important Details
These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.About Fork In The Path
Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram here.2 attendees
Speaker Series: Traditional Foods, Medicines, and Songs of the Land (Berkeley)
Location not specified yet**Register here, NOT on Meetup: https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**
In this talk, Joe Salinas of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians will introduce us to his People's perspectives on foraging, highlighting wild foods and powerful medicines found right in our backyard.Where & When
6pm-8 pm Sept 8
Near Berkeley - exact meetup info provided with registration
All registrations must be completed on our website hereMore Important Details
These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.About Fork In The Path
Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram here.2 attendees
Weave Your Own Ribs Style Foraging Basket (Berkeley)
Location not specified yet**Register here, NOT on Meetup: https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**
Weaving With Nature
During this workshop with artist Abeni Pierson, we’ll work with two natural materials that have been used across cultures for generations: gourds and pine needles.
We’ll begin with an introduction to gourds: what they are, how they grow, and how they’ve been traditionally used for vessels, tools, and art. Before any weaving begins, we’ll scrub and clean our gourds together, connecting to the full process from raw material to finished piece.
Participants will then learn the basics of pine needle weaving and how to use it to embellish and transform a gourd.Sat, Sept 12th 10am-4pm (with breaks)
All registrations must be completed on our website hereMore Important Details
These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily.About Fork In The Path
Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram here.2 attendees
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