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SUMMARY:Summer Foraging: A Berry Good Time
URL:https://feralskills.com/events/summer-foraging-a-berry-good-time-2026-0
 7-25
STATUS:CONFIRMED
DESCRIPTION:Wild Edible Food and Medicine Series\nThis workshop is part of 
 an immersive foraging series offers a unique opportunity to slow down\, st
 ep outside\, and reconnect with the living landscape while learning practi
 cal\, time-honored skills in plant identification and herbal medicine-maki
 ng. Each seasonal workshop is shaped by what the land offers in that momen
 t. Whether you starting your foraging journey or wanting to go deeper\, yo
 u will have the opportunity to build on your skills\, as well as opportuni
 ties to enter and engage in the identification and harvest of wild edibles
  for the first time. \nSummer Foraging: A Berry Good Time\nHave you ever w
 anted to cultivate confidence in identifying and gathering wild edible and
  medicinal plants\, while also harvesting tasty treats? \nThis workshop in
 vites us into the richness of early summer\, a season defined by blooming 
 wildflowers\, ripening berries\, and a deep sense of abundance on the land
 . Building on foundational plant identification skills and focusing on flo
 wers\, we will learn how to recognize major plant families even when encou
 ntering unfamiliar species and develop confidence through careful observat
 ion. Through guided exploration participants will engage in practical\, ha
 nds-on\, learning by identifying and harvesting plants in the field and cr
 eating one or two plant-based preparations to take home and culinary creat
 ions to taste in the workshop. Each creation will be guided by what the la
 nd provides. We will identify\, gather plants\, and create dishes together
  as a community of foragers excited about eating and crafting with wild ed
 ibles. \nYou will leave with \n\nhandcrafted seasonal creations Including 
 herbal teas\, seasoning salts\, or infused honeys guided by the summer sea
 son\nHaving tasted a wide variety of plants and culinary creations made in
  the workshop\nIdeas for delicious and traditional culinary and medicinal 
 uses of summer plants\nA better Understanding of plant families and throug
 h flower identification\n\nMeet your instructors:\nRenata Atkinson is a cl
 inical herbalist with over 15 years of experience. She is dedicated to mak
 ing herbal knowledge accessible and\, in addition to her clinical practice
 \, leads hands-on workshops in foraging\, wildcrafting\, and medicine maki
 ng. \nJoe Murray has been mentoring nature connection since 1997. Over the
  years\, he has mentored thousands of children and supported experiential\
 , land-based education initiatives that deepen relationships between peopl
 e and the natural world. \nDetails & Registration\n\nJuly 25th\, 2026 \n\n
 Saturday\, 10 am – 3 pm \n\nAges: 16+ \n\nLiving Earth School Base Camp in
  Afton \n\n$65 \n\nWhat to bring: Weather-appropriate clothes\, lunch\, wa
 ter\, mess-kit\, and a notebook. \nRegister Now
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