Foraging Walks, Workshops, Retreats & Courses
I offer a variety of immersive educational experiences that are uniquely designed to inspire learning, connection and transformation in participants. These events include foraging walks, farm tours, hands-on workshops, courses, retreats and more. I’ve taught 6,000+ people through my public events and collaborations with major universities, nonprofits and other organizations over the years.
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Upcoming Workshops and Events
Foraging Walks
I organize public foraging walks throughout Maryland and Washington DC that are open for all to join. This is a great way to learn about the diversity of edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms growing throughout our region.
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 walks 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
Private Foraging Lessons
Foraging and botany lessons for individuals, small groups and organizations. For small groups or individuals who want to take a deep dive into these topics and prefer to learn in a smaller group setting. Be prepared for immersive, experiential learning in our local ecosystems, and walk away with the skills to process wild plants and mushrooms into food and medicine for yourself and your community.
Workshops & Presentations
Along with my public foraging walks and private lessons, I also teach other experiential workshops and can be booked to speak for conferences, panel discussions, festivals, etc. I collaborate with major universities, non-profits and other organizations in order to share this important work with the community.
I have facilitated workshops and presentations for organizations such as George Washington University, University of Maryland, Shepherd University, the Silver Spring Garden Club, Montgomery County Parks, Ancestral Knowledge, and many more.
Check out some of my offerings below and reach out to book me for an event.
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Foraging Walks
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 walks 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
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Fruit & Nut Tree Grafting
This hands-on, experiential workshop will cover the basics of fruit and nut tree grafting.
Participants will learn about different grafting concepts and techniques, such as the Cleft craft, Z graft, Stump graft and more, that are effective and appropriate in different scenarios. Plus you will get to graft your very own fruit tree and take it home to plant wherever you want!
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Plant Propagation
In this workshop we will focus on PLANT PROPAGATION!! This topic is often overlooked but one of the most important and magical skills to cultivate when it comes to working with plants 🌰 🌱 ✨
Not only will we talk about different methods of propagation but we will actually propagate Elderberry cuttings, divide comfrey roots, do some guerilla gardening, and you will walk home with your own plant friends to propagate.
We will also discuss the medicinal properties of elderberry and other wild plants/mushrooms and how to use them.
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Fruit & Nut Tree Pruning
This hands-on workshop will cover the basics of winter fruit & nut tree/shrub pruning!
There are many reasons to prune and maintain your trees and winter is a great time to do so. During colder months plants are dormant and focusing most of their energy in their roots so pruning at this time causes less damage to above ground growth. Pruning can increase productivity and ease of maintenance when done correctly, but can also make maintenance more challenging if done incorrectly. Learning a few basic techniques and principles will help prepare you to prune your own trees with confidence.
Participants will put what they learn into action and help prune a tree in our orchard during the workshop in order to better understand the concepts and principles of pruning.
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Cultivating Connection Through Forest Gardening
Forest Gardening is a framework for cultivating food, medicine, fuel, habitat for wildlife and more in a regenerative manner that models natural forest ecosystems. It also empowers us to develop a deeper connection to ourselves and the world around us by providing the opportunity to become co-creators with mother Earth. The forest gardening movement also helps foster a more holistic cultural mythos that recognizes the innate interconnectedness between human beings and the land around us.
Learn Through Volunteering
Forested in Bowie, MD hosts volunteer hours every Friday from 10am to 2pm.
“Join other forest gardeners working in the garden, or just come enjoy some time outside. Kids under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.”
2025 Natural Abundance Immersion Retreat
The Natural Abundance Collective, a partnership endeavor focused on fostering connection to the natural environment, would like to invite you to join us for a 5-day all inclusive foraging, mindfulness and natural abundance retreat.
Connect deeply to nature, yourself and community while relaxing and restoring in leisure. For this retreat we will leave behind the burdensome narratives that prevent us from living fully present and embodied lives. This immersive getaway will leave you feeling inspired, rejuvenated and ready to walk a path of deeper beauty, wisdom and abundance. If you have ever wanted to learn to identify and forage plants and mushrooms, process and preserve wild foods, craft your own herbal medicine, cultivate deeper authenticity and self-awareness, and step into a central role in your health and wellness then this retreat is for you! This event is ideal for people of all skill levels and backgrounds.
