31
August
2025
Foraging Workshop: Medicinal Plants & Fungi
Join us on Sunday, August 31st 10 am - 12:30 pm for a guided nature walk and workshop to explore wild medicinal plants and mushrooms, learn sustainable foraging techniques, and discover their traditional uses and flavors! We’ll focus on the medicinal properties of native plants, shrubs, and trees, exploring everything from roots and bark to leaves and flowers, and how they’ve been used historically and today. After a brief introduction to foraging basics and safety, we’ll wander through meadows and woodlands, identifying edible and medicinal species along with their look-alikes. The workshop concludes with a tasting of medicinal teas made from some of the plants we encounter.
Please note, this event emphasizes education and appreciation rather than harvesting substantial quantities of wild foods. We’ll discuss which plant parts are edible, highlight any poisonous look-alikes, and guide participants in safe identification. While the availability of plants and mushrooms depends on the season, tasting is guaranteed, with some teas prepared in advance.
Advance registration is required, and space is limited.
Venue(s)
Wild Hudson Valley
Explore the vibrant human and natural history of our region with Wild Hudson Valley, a Forest Farm and Eco Camp devoted to connecting people with the wonders of the natural world through immersive experiences in nature, history, and wild foods.
