Education
Design
Foraging
Agroforestry
Spreading Nature’s Love and Wisdom
Serving the greater DC, MD, VA community and beyond
The Farm and Forage Fellowship Program is a comprehensive, multi-season immersion into foraging and small-medium scale diversified farming/gardening in the Mid-Atlantic region! This program is perfect for people who want to greatly enhance their farming and foraging skills, become healthier and more resilient, start a new farm/garden project, or develop a deeper connection to the land around them. The skills and techniques we discuss will be applicable to many types of ecosystems around the world.
Cultivate the skills you need to confidently start a garden, grow and forage your own food, safely identify wild plants and mushrooms, cook and process fresh ingredients into food and medicine, cultivate mushrooms at home and more!! This is a fantastic opportunity to learn practical skills, spend time outdoors and connect with like-minded community.
TOPICS & SKILLS COVERED:
Organic, low-cost vegetable and fruit cultivation
Harvesting and processing of greens, herbs, fruits, roots and mushrooms
Vegetable gardening throughout the seasons
Irrigation, pest/disease management, hand tools, tool maintenance
Mushroom cultivation at home
Fruit tree and shrub maintenance
Plant propagation and tree grafting
Identification of wild plants and mushrooms
Medicinal properties of herbs and mushrooms
Making medicinal extracts and teas with herbs and mushrooms
Cooking and preserving freshly harvested ingredients
Soil science and ecology
Composting strategies
Sustainable foraging
Seed saving and more…
LOCATION:
Some of the classes will take place at Forested Farm and Education in Bowie, MD. For other classes we will meet at local parks around Montgomery County and Prince George counties in Maryland and perhaps we will meet once in Washington DC.
FIND OUT MORE INFORMATION ON THE EDUCATION PAGE OF MY WEBSITE!
Upcoming Workshops and Events
Services Offered
Foraging Walks and
Farm Tours
Nature is abundant with food, medicine & more yet we have forgotten our ancient ways of working with the botanical and fungal relatives growing all around us. Learning about wild foods takes time and focus but in the process we are rewarded with greater health, happiness, resilience and connection to the natural world.
During these workshops we will discuss topics such as:
Plant & mushroom Identification
How to harvest sustainably and prepare different wild edible foods throughout the seasons
Basics of botany, mycology, field herbalism and medicinal preparations
Planting & propagation techniques
Agroforestry practices
Temperate ecology & more
Workshops & Presentations
I offer a variety of immersive educational experiences that are uniquely designed to inspire learning, connection and transformation in participants. Here are some of the different topics I teach about:
Permaculture
Regenerative Farming
Herbalism, Plant Propagation
Tree Grafting and more.
Permaculture
Landscape Design
Our Landscape Design Consultations are comprehensive site visits where we explore design ideas tailored to your property and your goals.
During a consultation, you’ll receive guidance on:
Which plant species are already growing on your property
What changes to the landscape can be implemented to maximize benefits to you and the wildlife
How to incorporate more native, edible & medicinal plants and mushrooms into your property and increase biological diversity
Which systems you can implement that will help you make your property more regenerative and efficient
Apothecary & Nursery
I carry a variety of medicinal herbal extracts as well as edible plants and grafted trees to help you boost your forest garden.
One year grafted Apple & Pear Trees
Edible & Medicinal Plants
Small Batch Herbal Medicine
Additional Services
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Fruit Tree Pruning
Remove damaged, diseased and crowded growth from your fruit trees and shrubs to increase the vigor of your trees for the coming year.
Contact me to get a quote and schedule.
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Personal Health Consultations
One Hour Personal Health Consultations via phone call. Get guidance on diet, exercise, mental and emotional well being.
$100 / 60 minutesContact me to schedule.
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Farm Management Consultations
These sessions are ideal for those seeking guidance on garden, farm and orchard management. Consultations conducted via phone call.
$100 / 60 minutesContact me to schedule.
Hey there!
My name is Bodhi…
I am the founder of Nature’s Love and Wisdom. I’m a passionate forest gardener, herbalist, naturalist, and educator. I regularly teach on topics such as foraging, botany, permaculture, and more. I also help manage Forested, a regenerative farm and education center working to expand forest agriculture in DC and Maryland. With a BS in environmental science, multiple technical certifications, and a decade of experience working with the land, I apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired toward my service to life on Earth.
Hey there,
my name is Bodhi!
I am the founder of Nature’s Love & Wisdom. I am a passionate forest gardener, herbalist, naturalist, and teacher. My teaching explores the intersection of foraging, agroforestry and food systems with ecology, activism, and cultural transformation. I offer immersive, educational workshops, retreats and courses. In addition, I help manage Forested, a regenerative food forest farm and education center working to expand forest agriculture in Washington DC and Maryland. I also serve as a sitting Council Member on the Montgomery County Food Council.
With a BS in environmental science and engineering, multiple technical certifications, and a decade of experience working with the land, I apply the skills and knowledge I have acquired towards service to life on Earth.
