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 (4+)
See all- Edible and Medicinal Plant WalkTantre 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 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.
- Wild Wisdom Workshop DayPeacock Road Family Farm, Laingsburg, MI
This event will have several teachers and a variety of interesting class offerings. I will be doing edible plant walks. Will Forage for Food will have a tent where members can meet at lunch time.
More info at https://wildelementllc.com/event/wild-wisdom-workshop-day/
- Great Lakes Foragers GatheringFrog Holler Farm, Brooklyn, MI
Celebrating our 13th year, the Great Lakes Foragers Gathering is the largest annual gathering of wild food enthusiasts in the Great Lakes region. You can look forward to a variety of classes and workshops covering foraging, cooking with wild foods, and other traditional skills. Classes will be taught by herbalists, naturalists, ecologists, wild foodies, lifestyle foragers, hunters, trappers, bushcrafters, and wildcrafters from around the Great Lakes region. There will be edible and medicinal plant and mushroom walks, and classes on a wide range of topics including cooking with wild foods, herbal medicine, plant and mushroom ID, sustainability, ecology, wilderness skills, bushcraft skills, and much more. And there will be classes devoted to kids and family activities. But this event is much more than just walks and classes. You will also have the opportunity to sample amazing wild food dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will continue our tradition of creating great memories, making new friends, and building a strong community.
Cost to attend varies, with individual, couple, and family rates. All classes, activities, meals, and camping are included. For additional information and registration go to https://www.willforageforfood.com/gathering
- Earthcraft SkillshareTillers International , Scotts, MI
This is a great event with several instructors from around the area teaching a variety of interesting classes. The camping area is comfortable, and they have great kids activities and evening campfires. I will be leading an Edible Plant Walk as well as a Cavemane Spa (where we will use various wild plant potions to pamper ourselves). Will Forage for Food will also have a tent set up on site where foragers can meet and greet.
All of the details about the event and registration information can be found at https://www.earthcraftskillshare.com/ . Use the code plantwalk at checkout for a 20% discount on the event ticket (meals not included).
