The Farms: Foraging Walks

Experience Level: Beginner

Former Allerton In-Residence naturalist Michael Baker will conduct Foraging Walks on March 8, 9, 29, 30;  April 12, 13, 26, 27 and May 10, 11, 24 and 25 from 1 to 3 p.m. March 8 and 9 will start from the Sun Singer. For other hikes, locations will be emailed to students.

Baker, a professional forager, will give demonstrations of the uses of edible plants and mushrooms during the walk. In addition to introducing a variety of wild edible plants and mushrooms, participants will be instructed on which plants to avoid.

$35/person (all ages). Register three days before each workshop. All sales are final.

Registration links:
— March 8
— March 9
— March 29
— March 30
— April 12
— April 13
— April 26
— April 27
— May 10
— May 11
— May 24
— May 25

Learn more about the space where your course will take place here. If you will need disability-related accommodations in order to participate, please email owarren@illinois.edu.

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About the instructor

Michael Baker is a professional foraging educator and podcaster in the Chicago suburbs. His show, the Wild Edible World podcast, seeks to educate anyone who will listen on edible plants and fungi, what they taste like, and where you can find them. He is also a co-founder of Remnant Roots non-profit which seeks to adopt vacant lots and turn them into native plant sanctuaries.

About The Farms

The Farms: An Allerton Folk School, offers classes, workshops, and gatherings focusing on art, health & wellness, history, nature & outdoor education, or science. All experiences value hands-on, experiential teaching and learning, and are facilitated by and for the members of the community.

See the complete Spring Session schedule here.