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- Foraged Medicine BagWFfF, TIPTON, MI
In traditional cultures around the world, almost every group of people had a healer with knowledge of herbal medicines. And that healer almost always had a medicine bag of some sort. The style of bag and its contents varied widely, but the general concept is always the same- to have basic first aid necessities on hand and ready for use.
In this camp, you will be creating your own medicine bag. You will learn to work with a variety of foraged herbs to make medicinal salves, balms, tinctures, washes, teas, and compresses. These remedies can be used to treat a variety of common minor medical problems such as scrapes and cuts, burns, poison ivy, stings and mosquito bites, stomach and intestinal issues, headahces, muscle and joint aches, and minor coughs and colds. You will also make a simple, but functional, cinch bag to hold all of your new herbs and potions.
Cost $225 individual/$400 couple (sharing supplies). use code WILLFORAGEMEETUP for a 10% discount when you register
Cost includes dinner friday, 3 meals saturday, breakfast sunday, lakeside camping on a private lake (your own tent, hammock, or camper), and all materials needed to make your medicine bag and its contents.
Space is limited and we are advertising on several meetups. We expect this camp to fill quickly. So don't wait. Register at https://www.willforageforfood.com/.../p/foraged-medicine-bag to hold your spot.
- Northern Michigan Foraging WeekendOnaway State Park, Onaway, MI
Spend some time foraging in Michigan’s beautiful north woods! This is a camp for all experience levels. The main focus of this camp will be actual, on the ground, foraging. The timing of the camp is set to (hopefully) let us catch the peak blueberry harvest. But we will be looking for all kinds of other edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms as well. In addition we will have some more formal class sessions covering plant and mushroom ID to help you learn these important foraging skills. And we will have campfire discussions where you will learn tips and tricks and, most importantly, how to recognize the plants and mushrooms that can seriously harm you.
Cost includes camping for the weekend (your own tent, hammock, or small camper), multiple guided foraging sessions on nearby state lands, and materials for the classes and campfire discussions.
Important note: To keep costs down, this camp does not include meals.
Location provided is approximate. The actual location is on private property and will be emailed to registered participants the week before the camp.Cost $100
Register at https://www.willforageforfood.com/store
Kids 12 and under free with paid adult.
