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Urban Foraging: Intro to Wild Foods

with Chris Mayor

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5.0 | 7 reviews

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ABOUT THIS EVENT

Event Category

Food & Drink

Event Overview

Join us for a beginner's course in edible wild plants.

In this class, Dabblers will learn how to safely identify, harvest, and prepare a selection of wild edible plants in season, common to the midwest bio-region, as well as how to identify and avoid common poisonous plants .

The class will consist of a full day out in the driftless region foraging on private property , students will harvest several bags of produce and be given sample recipes to try out. we'll meet at loyola beach park in the morning and drive out to our location , transportation can be arranged, students should wear appropriate clothes and bring a day bag with food and water

What to Bring

proper clothes, bags , food , water

Minimum age

All ages welcome

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MORE ABOUT YOUR HOST

Chris Mayor

TOP RATED

Instructor, blademith, forager, and modern hunter gatherer , chris teaches with the Chicago School of Wilderness Skills and Fire Arts Center of Chicago. crafting weapons and tools and stalking through terrain reclaimed by the wild , chris offers foraged food sales in the chicago area , wild foods consultations, and sells hand forged blades . .

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EXPERIENCE REVIEWS

Shannon S.
Reviewed on 08/25/14

After this class we identified 6 different edible species on a 4 block stroll around our neighborhood. And during the class we collected enough greens for a couple of days worth of wild salads. Thanks so much!

After this class we identified 6 different edible species on a 4 block stroll around our neighborhood. And during the class we collected enough greens for a couple of days worth of wild salads. Thanks so much!
Stephen W.
Reviewed on 08/24/14

I learned a lot and refined the knowledge I already had. Chris was an excellent teacher who set a good pace and made sure the information got in. We had enough for 4-5 big salads that we are munching our way through and loving.

I learned a lot and refined the knowledge I already had. Chris was an excellent teacher who set a good pace and made sure the information got in. We had enough for 4-5 big salads that we are munching our way through and loving.
Dashiell B.
Reviewed on 06/02/14

Chris is really knowledgable and quite a character. I'd gone foraging before but I didn't realize how many wild edibles there were. Bring a bag for collecting stuff you find and wear bug repellent.

Chris is really knowledgable and quite a character. I'd gone foraging before but I didn't realize how many wild edibles there were. Bring a bag for collecting stuff you find and wear bug repellent.
Greg S.
Reviewed on 06/01/14

A fun, relaxing and informative day. Chris is a very knowledgeable guide and I learned a lot from him in just a couple of hours, including confirming some of my own educated guesses about things growing wild. Three hours will go by in a flash.

A fun, relaxing and informative day. Chris is a very knowledgeable guide and I learned a lot from him in just a couple of hours, including confirming some of my own educated guesses about things growing wild. Three hours will go by in a flash.
Spencer R.
Reviewed on 09/30/13

Great class, informative and fun. We found a large number of the plants on the list, and Chris gave a lot of great information on preparation methods for them. Also, we got background on each plant, from both a botanical and survivalist/foraging perspective.

Great class, informative and fun. We found a large number of the plants on the list, and Chris gave a lot of great information on preparation methods for them. Also, we got background on each plant, from both a botanical and survivalist/foraging perspective.
Michelle T.
Reviewed on 09/22/13

Chris is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about foraging and clearly imparted information about safely foraging to us. I highly recommend this class, and Chris as a teacher!

Chris is very knowledgable and enthusiastic about foraging and clearly imparted information about safely foraging to us. I highly recommend this class, and Chris as a teacher!
Louis S.
Reviewed on 09/08/13

Chris is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate. This class was a great introduction into urban foraging. I'm looking forward to future classes.

Chris is knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and passionate. This class was a great introduction into urban foraging. I'm looking forward to future classes.

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