Foraging the Pacific is a vast thing - from seaweeds in the ocean proper, to critters like oysters and goose barnacles, an impressive array of shore plants (some needing the influence of salt water), the fruit shrubs at the forest edge, and the old growth forest itself. There's a HEAP of abundance, and lots to learn.
Our Vancouver walk covers old growth to ocean shore, with a focus on the forest and edge species.
Our Ucluelet walk is heavy on intertidal, while still covering an array of forest and shore species.
Your guide will introduce you to 15-20 species of wild edible plants and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen - covering ideas for savoury dishes, desserts, and beverages. We'll get you started if you're new to it, or level you up if you've already got your feet wet.
Forage The Ocean
MORNING WALKS: 9 - 11:30am
AFTERNOON WALKS: 1 - 3:30pm
LOCATION - These walks take place in green spaces and crown land within an hour drive.
What To Wear & Bring - We recommend long sleeves, long pants, covered shoes, and a hat - all helpful to manage sun, bugs, and bush. Dress for the weather as we’ll be out there rain or shine. Please also bring: curiosity and questions! A notepad or phone are handy for taking notes. Please leave at home: for safety reasons we ask that no sharps be brought into the field. Your guide will have one if needed.
Minimum Enrolment:
To make these walks viable, we do need a minimum number of guests. If that threshold isn’t met, we may cancel the event and offer a full refund.We’ll always reach out if something changes—so no need to check in. If you don’t hear from us, it’s on!
CANCELLATION POLICY - we'll happily offer a full refund if you really need to cancel up to two weeks in advance. Under two weeks, and we cannot provide a refund but can offer for you to join us at a future similar event.
QUESTIONS? Email us! forage@fromthewild.ca