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- Forage and FeastTantre Farm, Chelsea, MI
Foraging + Wild Foods Cooking Class + Gourmet Meal!!!!
Plant walks are great, but what do you do with stuff once you get it home? This class is designed to teach you exactly that. We will go out and forage for about an hour, then we will bring our harvest into the kitchen where we will combine it with previously foraged items (from my stash), farm fresh ingredients, and some grocery store staples to make a gourmet meal that we will share.
Our meal will include an appetizer, a main dish, 2-3 sides, a desert, and both an alcoholic and a non-alcoholic beverage, all made with wild ingredients. Pleae note any dietary restrictions when you register. Bring your harvesting basket if you have one. It will also be helpful if you bring your favorite kitchen knife and a kitchen towel. And you may want a notebook to jot down recipes as we go.
Cost: $75, includes guided foraging, a cooking class, and a gourmet meal!!!
There is limited space. Your RSVP here does not hold your spot. Only payment holds your spot. To reserve your spot, go to https://www.willforageforfood.com/store to register. Use the code MEETUP at checkout for a 10% discount.
- 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. Cash or Pre-pay at https://www.willforageforfood.com/store/p/plant-and-mushroom-walk and use the code MEETUP for a 10% discount.
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.
- Fall Mushroom Camp900 Twin Lake Dr, Tipton, MI
Fall is the best time for mushrooms!
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 to take home. You will also get to sample a variety of wild mushroom with mushroom dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will spend plenty of time searching for and studying mushrooms in the woods.
Loction: Lake front camping on a private lake in Michigan’s beautiful Irish Hills
Price $200 individual/ $375 couple. Includes classes on Friday and Saturday, mushroom forays on Saturday and Sunday, all books and materials, 5 gourmet quality meals with different wild mushrooms (friday dinner, 3 meals saturday, and sunday breakfast), camping location (BYO tent/hammock/camper), and access to the lake (including kayaks) for the weekend.
RSVP on Meetup will not guarantee you a spot. Spots are not reserved until they are paid for. Go to https://www.willforageforfood.com/store/p/mushroom-camp to pay and hold your spot. Use the code MEETUP for a 10% discount.
