What we’re about
Want to reconnect with Earth, eat healthy, get exercise, learn new skills, and meet great people? This is a group for folks interested in sharing knowledge on foraging and living from the land. All skill levels and ages are welcome. We hold a variety of classes for our members. The topics of these classes are chosen based on member interest and range from edible and medicinal plant walks to mushroom growing to cooking classes to tanning and primitive tool making. Fees for these classes will vary.
Due to the nature of our activities, some of our events are held in areas that are not accessible to those with limited mobility. This will be noted in the event description. We never want to exclude anyone from classes due to cost, so if you cannot afford the fee please contact the instructor to discuss barter or work study.
Upcoming events (3)
See all- Edible and Medicinal Plant WalkFort Custer Recreation Area, Augusta, MI
Plant walks are excellent learning opportunities for those with beginning to intermediate foraging skills, and for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of the local flora. Our discussion will include information about identification, methods of harvest, preparation, and use. We will explore the area and chose around 20-25 edible, medicinal, or otherwise useful plants and mushrooms to focus on.
Cost: $25. Pre-pay at https://willforageforfood.square.site/ or bring cash.
Kids under 12 are free with paid adult. Walks are almost never cancelled due to weather (one time in 13 years), so dress accordingly. We will be mostly on trails, no need to dress for bushwhacking. (I often am in shorts and even barefoot.) You may want to bring a notebook, camera, and water. No other gear is required.
- Edible and Medicinal Plant WalkTantré Farm, Chelsea, MI
Plant walks are excellent learning opportunities for those with beginning to intermediate foraging skills, and for anyone wishing to increase their knowledge of the local flora. Our discussion will include information about identification, methods of harvest, preparation, and use. We will explore the area and chose around 20-25 edible, medicinal, or otherwise useful plants and mushrooms to focus on.
Cost: $25. Pre-pay by clicking here or bring cash.
Kids under 12 are free with paid adult. Walks are almost never cancelled due to weather (one time in 13 years), so dress accordingly. We will be mostly on trails, no need to dress for bushwhacking. (I often am in shorts and even barefoot.) You may want to bring a notebook, camera, and water. No other gear is required.
- Spring Mushroom CampIrish Hills, Cambridge Township, MI
Welcome spring by immersing yourself in mushroom knowledge. This camp is designed to be a "mushroom intensive" experience. We will start with an introduction to the basic anatomy, physiology, and ecology of mushrooms. Then we will discuss the major groups of fungi and show you the characteristics used to classify and identify some of the more common groups of mushrooms in our area, with a focus on those that are edible. You will learn about growing mushrooms, and start your own mushroom garden box to take home. You will also get to sample wild mushroom in all of the meals and see how they are prepared. And, of course, we will spend plenty of time searching for and studying mushrooms in the woods.
We will meet on Friday evening (6-9pm), all day Saturday (9am-9pm), and Sunday morning (9am-noon)
Cost: $250 individual/$450 couple. To register, go to https://willforageforfood.square.site/ This camp only has 12 spots and is advertised on multiple Meetups. It always sells out quickly. Your RSVP here will not hold your spot. The only way to hold your spot is to follow the link. Location shown is approximate. Follow the link to register and get the specific address.
Includes all books, materials, camping (rustic- tent, hammock, or small trailer), dinner Friday, 3 meals on Saturday, and breakfast on Sunday. If you prefer not to camp, the surrounding Irish Hills are has many nice motels, bed and breakfasts, and airbnbs within 15-20 minutes of our location.
