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Backyard Foraging Class

September 27 @ 10:00 am - 4:00 pm

Beauty Berries

A guided walk through the gardens, meadows, and woodlands at Emerald Mountain Sanctuary in Highland County, Virginia.

Time: 10 am – 4 pm
Rain dates held the following day.

Discover the abundance of edible and medicinal plants that grow in the lush bio-diverse region of the Virginia Western Highlands.

Visit with 30-40 edible/medicinal plants in the field
Identify plants with confidence and avoid look-alike plants
Learn a variety of ways you can prepare wild plants for food and medicine.

We begin by exploring edible weeds in the gardens, then meander through the picturesque fields, hedgerows, and forest edges. We will identify edible wildflowers, berries, nuts, greens, leaves, and barks.

You will learn about ethical foraging ground rules and plants that should never be picked because they are endangered or poisonous to humans.

At the end of your walk, enjoy a sample of the many drinks and dishes that can be prepared with foraged foods.

2025 Foraging Classes are scheduled for April 26, June 28, and September 27, 2025

$100 per session or $275 for all 3 sessions (save $25)

For more information, contact:
Annette Naber
via Contact Form or (540) 290-4033

 

Details

Date:
September 27
Time:
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Event Category:
Website:
https://emeraldmountainsanctuary.com/offerings/backyard-foraging/

Venue

Emerald Mountain Sanctuary
Monterey, VA United States + Google Map
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