Spring Edible Forest Tours

After the barren winter, the Garry Oaks and Bigleaf Maples are unfolding their new neon green leaves. The branches bouncing on the wind seem to beckon away from your screens and office to-do list, to come play in the sun shine lingering longer and longer each day. On the forest floors beneath, annual shrubs and herbs encroach on the trails, tickling hikers’ ankles with promises of tasty meal supplements — free for the taking... but only to those who know how to distinguish the toxins from the treats.

It’s spring! For a forager, that means edible greens abound — and I’m here to teach you how to harvest them, adding nutritious gifts of the woods to your dining table. Here are the spring dates for my Edible Forest Tours:

• Sun. May 18, 10:30 a.m. @ Shotgun Creek Trailhead

• Sun. June 1, 10:30 a.m. - Location to be announced

• Sat. June 14, 10:30 a.m. - Location to be announced

These 3-hour guided adventures blend education, nature therpay, and play, offering guests of all ages an overview of why, how, and what to forage in season. Expect hands-on learning, delicious wild flavors, and a fresh sense of intimate belonging in the forest.

All tours take place within 30 minutes of Eugene, at public trailheads and permaculture-managed lands. Costs are sliding scale:

• $60 per person if booking alone

• $50 per person for groups of 2-3

• $40 per person for children and groups of 4 or more

• Returning guests: get $5 off for referring a friend.

Step away from the stresses of everyday life to rejuvenate and heal your nervous system amidst the rich natural environments Oregon has to offer. Whether you’re seeking a mindful escape from the noise or the confidence to gather edible wild plants and mushrooms for food, my guided foraging & forest bathing tours provide an informative and transformative sense of belonging in the natural world, connecting mind, body, and soul with not only the forest, but the other humans who’ll share this experience with you.

This edition will focus on identifying and harvesting common edible spring greens like nettles, miner's lettuce, wood sorrel, and more. Learn ethical principles for how to safely identify and harvest wild edible/medicinal plants and mushrooms, deepen your understanding of forest ecosystems, and gain hands-on cultural knowledge that reconnects you to the land. Depending on seasonal availability, tours will also include fresh-brewed wild tea, personalized recipes, and the chance to bring home whatever wild edibles we gather.

Benefits

✨ Gain confidence in wild plant and mushroom identification, especially edibles like greens, berries, and chanterelles

✨ Reduce stress and boost well-being through nature immersion

✨ Reignite your sense of wonder and connection with the natural world

✨ Take home practical knowledge to hunt your own food and inspiration to cultivate a forest bathing practice

✨ BONUSES of wild tea service and recipe follow-ups for how to cook what you harvest

Attendance is limited to 15 people, so don't delay, book today! To register, text +1(541)393-2297 or fill out the contact form on this site.