Events
Wild Tea Crafting
Sunday, April 6th
11am-1pm
Join us in exploring the delicious teas that can be made from plants growing abundantly this time of year.
We will gather greens and flowers that can be used fresh or dried, as well as learning how to ferment fruit leaves for more complex & deeply flavored teas.
This class is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $35-$75/ person.
Wild Tea Crafting
Sunday, April 6th
11am-1pm
Join us in exploring the delicious teas that can be made from plants growing abundantly this time of year.
We will gather greens and flowers that can be used fresh or dried, as well as learning how to ferment fruit leaves for more complex & deeply flavored teas.
This class is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $35-$75/ person.
Wild Spring Greens
Sunday, April 13th
11am-1pm
In this start-of-spring class, we will meet at least half a dozen tasty and nutritious wild “weeds” that you can find and enjoy – right now!
We will cover general foraging safety, identification, when and where to find spring greens, and ways to enjoy each plant we meet. Together, we will harvest a variety of spring edibles and make our own wild-foraged pesto to nosh on together.
Participants will leave with their own greens to enjoy at home, pesto recipe, and a pdf of the plants we meet in our time together.
This class is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $35-$75/ person.
Foraging Spring Tonics
Saturday, April 19th
11am-1pm
Every year, as we come out of slower winter mode, the earth offers up a bounty of greens and roots that are just right for waking our bodies up and getting things moving.
Come learn some of the plants of spring that support our bodies’ transition into the longer days, by stimulating our organs of elimination.
We will meet the plants in the wild, make tea, talk tinctures, and participants will leave with freshly-gathered herbs for their own teapots.
This class is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $35-$75/ person.
Foraging Spring Tonics
Saturday, April 19th
11am-1pm
Every year, as we come out of slower winter mode, the earth offers up a bounty of greens and roots that are just right for waking our bodies up and getting things moving.
Come learn some of the plants of spring that support our bodies’ transition into the longer days, by stimulating our organs of elimination.
We will meet the plants in the wild, make tea, talk tinctures, and participants will leave with freshly-gathered herbs for their own teapots.
This class is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $35-$75/ person.
Spring Foraging School
Series
Spring 2025
Looking for nature-connected spring programming for your school or homeschool? We are now offering this series of classes on wild food learning, playing and creating, tailored to your student curriculum. Available for single classes, or save big on a 4-class bundle!
Spring Foraging School
Series
Spring 2025
Looking for nature-connected spring programming for your school or homeschool? We are now offering this series of classes on wild food learning, playing and creating, tailored to your student curriculum. Available for single classes, or save big on a 4-class bundle!
Family Foraging Walk
Join us for an easy walk, suitable for all ages, where we will learn about foraging safely and respectfully and get to know some of the fruits, nuts, mushrooms and greens growing all around us in this changing season.
Registration is required, payment can be made day-of.
Wild Food Winter Walk
Join us for a crisp winter stroll to meet some of the wild edible and medicinal plants and fungi of Western NC that can be found even in the coldest time of the year!
We will take an easy walk, suitable for all ages, learn about foraging safely and respectfully, and get to know some of the trees, mushrooms, and greens that can nourish us in the winter season.
This walk is offered at a sliding scale, with a suggested payment of $15-$55/ person.
Registration is required, payment can be made day-of.
Core Values
Guiding Principles That Define Our Purpose
Connection
We value fostering meaningful connections with nature, ourselves, and the community, promoting a sense of belonging, interconnectedness and reciprocity.
Empowerment
We believe in empowering individuals to take charge of their learning journey and to embrace their role as stewards of the environment.
Wonder
We encourage a sense of wonder and curiosity in all our interactions, inspiring a deeper appreciation for the natural world.
