Foraging for Food and Medicine: An Immersive Exploration of Local Plant

Join us for a 2-hour foraging workshop that will deepen your connection to the land and introduce you to the many edible and medicinal plants native to our area. This hands-on experience is designed to empower you with the knowledge of local plants, teach you how to forage ethically, and explore the Indigenous ecological wisdom that has guided humans in living in harmony with nature for generations.

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In this workshop, you will:

Identify local plants for food and medicine: Learn how to recognize a variety of plants that can be used for culinary and medicinal purposes. You’ll gain an understanding of their roles in the ecosystem, how to harvest them sustainably, and the many benefits they offer for your health and well-being.

Forage ethically and responsibly: Understand the key principles of ethical foraging, including how to harvest in a way that respects plant populations and the environment. We’ll cover important practices like sustainable collection and leaving no trace, ensuring that the plants remain abundant for future generations.

Explore Indigenous ecological knowledge: Gain insight into the deep ecological wisdom of Indigenous cultures, discovering how they’ve coexisted with and cared for the land for thousands of years. Learn how their teachings can inform our current relationship with nature and guide our actions in fostering a respectful, balanced connection with the Earth.

Strengthen your relationship with the land: This workshop is about more than just gathering plants—it’s about cultivating a deeper, more mindful relationship with the natural world. Through guided exploration and reflection, you’ll develop a sense of interconnectedness with the land, gaining a profound respect for the plants and ecosystems around you.

Whether you’re new to foraging or have experience in the field, this workshop will leave you with practical tools, new insights, and a stronger bond with the natural world.

Come ready to explore, learn, and connect with the land!

ECOcentric Experience is our new environmental education series for adults seeking a deeper understanding of and closer relationship to nature. Through seasonal lectures as well as immersive field experiences, participants study birds and wildlife, regenerative farming, watershed protection, and habitat stewardship.

This is an ACCESS-friendly event. If you are a current ACCESS card holder, please use the ACCESS option at checkout when registering.

Accessibility: One of the light traps will be set up at the Rushton Conservation Center and will not require walking the trails to observe it. The Conservation Center has accessible parking.