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- Wild Foods Brunch and Intro to Foraging ClassWFfF, TIPTON, MI
This class is designed to immerse you in wild foods knowledge. We will start with a gourmet brunch. We will have Wild Pancakes (acorn, dock, and cattail) accompanied by Wild Blueberries and Shagbark Hickory Syrup. Along with a Wild Greens and Mushrooms Quiche and Wild Mushroom and Herb Crusted Roasted Potatoes (with Wild Hot Sauce for the adventerous). And a wild brunch wouldn’t be complete without Homemade Maple Bacon and Chaga Lattes. Our meal will include no less than a dozen wild foods, many of which can’t be purchased commercially, even at specialty shops.
Along with the meal, we will have an introductory foraging lecture designed to introduce you to the basics of foraging and give newer foragers tips for success. We will also talk about plants and mushrooms to watch out for. There are hundreds of edible plants and mushrooms, but only a short list of things that you really need to stay away from. So if you know what those things are, even an inexperienced forager can forage relatively safely. And finally, we will take a short plant walk to learn some seasonal edible wild plants.
This class has it all. Lecture, hands on learning, and a meal to remember!
Please bring your own place setting (plate, fork, cup, napkin). You may also want a notebook and pen, there will be a lot of information.Cost: $75. You must register and pay to reserve your spot. Space is very limited. Don't wait.
Register at https://www.willforageforfood.com/store/p/plant-walk-and-wild-pancake-brunch
Use code WILLFORAGEMEETUP at checkout for 10% discount - 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.
- Forage and FeastTantré 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.
