Our Foraging Walks are going on tour!!!! The province is a biodiverse and geographically varied, with loads to offer in each region. This year, we're coming to you: learn about 10-20 species of wild edible plant and fungus, with a focus on their use in the home kitchen. We'll talk savoury courses, desserts, and drinks, leaving you with loads of ideas of how to enjoy the flavours of the forest at home.
Foraging Tour
TIME:
Vermilion - June 3, 1-3:30pm
Bonnyville/Cold Lake - June 4, 2-4:30pm
Peace River - June 9 (SOLD OUT)
Grande Prairie - June 10, 5-7:30pm
Hinton - June 12, 9-11:30am
Fort McMurray - June 15, 3-5:30pm
Fort McMurray - June 16, 9-11:30am
Sundre - June 21, 1-3:30pm
Calgary - June 22, 1-3:30pm
Kananaskis - June 24, 5-7:30pm
Pincher Creek - June 25, 2-4:30pm
Lethbridge - June 26, 2-4:30pm
Medicine Hat - June 27, 2-4:30pm
Castor - June 28, 10am-12:30
Red Deer - June 29, 1-3:30pm
LOCATION - Walks will take place within a half hour drive of the local centre, in a mix of parks, private land, and conservation areas. Full location details and driving directions are provided by email the week before the event.
WHAT TO WEAR - We'll be outdoors, so check the weather forecast and dress appropriately. Rugged footwear, long sleeves [mosquitos] and pants [thorn protection], a hat, a pocket knife is helpful, and a phone or notepad to take pictures and notes. Even in warm weather long sleeves and pants are recommended.
Full details provided by email a few days prior to the event.
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
Kevin Kossowan has been on 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wild for his twice James Beard Foundation award nominated web series ‘From The Wild’. He’s taught field cookery at the Global Bushcraft Symposium, co-created the series ‘Wild Harvest’ with Les Stroud and chef Paul Rogalski airing on PBS and National Geographic Asia, has led numerous foraging workshops and forage-to-table workshops, and regularly works with chefs exploring the culinary potential of the Canadian wilderness.