We offer monthly foraging walks in the Edmonton river valley. 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
Time: 9 - 11:30am
Location: In front of Yorath House, in Buena Vista park.
Paste 53.51336° N, 113.54659° W into your maps app, and you wont' miss us. There's plenty of parking.
Watch for a FTW lawn sign, and your guide - the guy with the basket.
What To Wear & Bring - Wear long sleeves, long pants, sturdy closed toed shoes, and a hat to help manage sun, bugs, and brush. 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. Photos and social media sharing are welcome.
Cancellation Policy - we're happy to offer a full refund for cancellations made up to thee weeks before the walk. Under three weeks, we'll offer a credit toward a future scheduled walk.
Questions? Email us! forage@fromthewild.ca
Our lead guide Kevin Kossowan has documented more than 100+ wild food adventures in the Canadian wilderness 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, and regularly leads foraging walks, multi-day field schools, and culinary-focused sea kayak expeditions on the Pacific coast
Frequently Asked Questions
General
Q: Do you offer private events? A: Yes! We offer a range of private experiences. Email us for options and pricing!
Q: What’s the maximum group size? A: It depends on the experience:
Foraging Walks: up to 20 (40 max with split group, two guides)
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.
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.