The Aspen Parkland is rich in biodiversity, holding vast amounts of fruit, nuts, mushrooms — native species and introduced. It’s your lead guide’s home turf, and the Edmonton river valley walks are where all of this started.
We offer weekend walks in the morning. On each walk, you’ll discover 15–25 species of wild edible plants and fungi, with a strong focus on how to use them in your home kitchen — from savory dishes to desserts and beverages.
Whether you’re new to foraging or looking to deepen your knowledge, we’ll get you started or help you level up.
Forage Edmonton
AM Walks: 9 - 11:30am
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 thee weeks in advance. Under three weeks, and we can can offer for you to join us at a future similar event.
Questions? Email us! forage@fromthewild.ca
Our lead guide 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Q: Do you offer private events?
A: Yes! We offer a range of private experiences including foraging walks, wild mixology sessions, field cookery camps, and game butchery. Email us for options and pricing!Q: What’s the maximum group size?
A: It depends on the experience:- Foraging Walks: up to 16 (32 max with split group)
- Wild Mixology & Game Butchery: up to 12
- Forest to Table: up to 24
See event listings for details.
Q: Where do these events take place?
A: Most events happen in Edmonton or at our basecamp forest kitchen site near Rochester, Alberta. Off-site events are possible—travel fees apply.Q: Do you require a deposit?
A: Yes. A non-refundable deposit is required to confirm all private bookings.Q: Can I take photos or video?
A: Please do - we encourage it! Tag us @fromthewildca if you share on social media - it's always fun to see the even through your eyes.Q: I'm having trouble paying through your site or don’t want to use PayPal. Are there other options?
A: Yes. We accept e-transfer for most bookings. If you're having trouble with online checkout or prefer a direct option, just email us and we’ll send you the details to complete your booking manually.Kids & Families
Q: Can I bring my child to a foraging walk?
A: Yes, kids under 6 years old may attend for free with a parent or guardian. Kids aged 6 and older require a regular booking.Food & Beverage
Q: Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?
A: We do our best! We're often delivering food service in remote locations with limited resources and team, so some requests aren't possible - fire us an email prior to booking if you have a concern.Q: Are non-alcoholic beverages an option?
A: Absolutely yes. We often are serving foraged iced teas, lemonades, and hot teas - and often can pair a non-alcoholic option when cocktails are on the menu, featuring the same wild ingredient.Q: Can you include food or drinks with a private foraging walk?
A: Yes. Wild food tastings or mixology add-ons are available as flat-rate upgrades.Camping, Pets, and Accessibility
Q: Can we camp or stay overnight on your land?
A: No. Overnight stays are not part of our offerings. Have a look online for campgrounds in Athabasca county!Q: Can I bring my dog or other pets?
A: No. To respect the land and other guests, pets are not permitted on guided walks or at private events.Q: Is your site accessible?
A: Our Rochester site is rustic and outdoors. Terrain includes uneven ground, forest trails, and weather exposure. Contact us to discuss accessibility needs before booking.