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Wild Edible Plant Courses
Come learn wild edible plants available in Central Virginia from an experienced forager, Alison Meehan, who supplements her diet and improves her health with wild plants throughout the year.
These courses are designed to provide enough information for you and your family to begin feasting safely on free, wild food on your own!
Kids 13 and up welcome to register with an adult attendee at 50% off.
Most in-person courses are in the Greater Richmond Area. Check individual dates for exact location.
Testimonials:
“Thank you so much for teaching my son and I about the edible plants! We appreciate your knowledge about which plants are edible and which are poisonous, as well as which ones have look-a-likes. You are enjoyable to be around and easy to learn from!” – Jennifer and Cody
“I recently attended the ‘Wild edible plant course’ and was blown away by Alison’s and David’s knowledge. It was everything I was hoping for, and then more! I look forward to future courses!” – Tayler
“Thank you for doing this! We really enjoyed it! The kids are searching our yard collecting edibles.” – Sabrina
Courses
Level 1 Foraging:
Level 2 Forging: Wild Mushrooms
Currently only available in our online classes.
Level 3 Foraging: Medicinal Plants and Mushrooms Course
Make your own home apothecary kit to have at home. We’ll provide all of the materials!
Cost: $150 (The cost reflects the supplies needed, such as honey, vodka, jars, etc.)
Level 4 Foraging: Foraging and Feasting
Come out to our country property just 1 mile from Short Pump Mall to harvest wild edibles and prepare a delicious meal.
We will cover a handful of plants we did not cover in our Foraging Level 1 Course plus review some of the plants we did go over. Then, the students will harvest the edible plants they’ve learned and we’ll prepare a meal together based on what everyone is interested in. In previous courses, we’ve made frittatas, muffins, tea, salads, and pesto!
Cost: $150 (The cost reflects the time it takes to forage and prepare ahead of time and the food provided.)
Foraging and Nature Retreats
Relax, recharge, and make lasting friends at these retreats!
Do you ever wish you could be a kid again and just go to summer camp? Well, look no further!
Camp out overnight at a scenic location in Montpelier, Virginia by a stream about 30 minutes from Richmond. There’s a regular, indoor bathroom and we’ll prepare a foraged feast together!
You’ll have the chance to slow down, have fun, learn new skills, and connect with nature and each other in this two-night retreat.
Here are a few of the topics we’ll be covering as well
- Bird Language
- How to Move Silently through the Woods
- How to Find and See Wild Animals Up Close
- Fire Starting
- Cooking over a Fire
- Foraging
- Sit Spot
- Evening Drum Stalk
- Storytelling
- Animal Tracking
- Nature Poetry
Private Courses
Contact us to arrange for a private course at our home or yours. Cost includes travel, supplies, and personalized mentoring.
Instructors: Alison and David Meehan
Testimonials
“Alison was knowledgeable and engaging. She showed us several edible and medicinal plants. She had lots of activities for the students including making a salve – fire starting and making acorn flour. It was a great hands-on program.” – Alysia
“What a meaningful and FUN experience—Allison was so knowledgeable and both students and adults learned so much, from how to make homemade salves to foraging for wild plants such as plantain, yarrow, violet, and spicebush. We will be repeat attendees, for sure! Thanks.” – Sarah
“Thank you so much for teaching my son and I about the edible plants! We appreciate your knowledge about which plants are edible and which are poisonous, as well as which ones have look-a-likes. You are enjoyable to be around and easy to learn from!” – Jennifer and Cody
“I recently attended the ‘Wild edible plant course and was blown away by Alison’s and David’s knowledge. It was everything I was hoping for, and then more! I look forward to future courses!” – Tayler
“Thank you for doing this! We really enjoyed it. The kids are searching our yard collecting edibles.” – Sabrina
“I really enjoyed the class yesterday – it was informative and fun! I plan on going to Deep Run and attempting to identify some plants and trees!” – Liz
