Foraging Services
Carolyn teaching about Dryad's Saddle mushroom and local weeds
We look forward to learning with you! Please note that species availability depends on the time of year and recent weather conditions. Walks will be postponed in case of severe rain or thunderstorms.
Learn more about Carolyn's foraging experience here.
Foraging Walks
Want to learn how to start gathering wild foods? Join us on a foraging walk to learn how to safely identify and harvest wild plants and mushrooms. You’ll leave with knowledge of at least 10 edible species plus their lookalikes—and the confidence to learn even more. Join the newsletter > to be notified of upcoming walks.
Want some personalized instruction? Private foraging walks are available for small groups. Contact freshandforagedvt@gmail.com for availability and pricing.
Carolyn teaching about chickweed at a local park
Foraging Property Surveys
Curious what's growing on your land? Carolyn will introduce you to the edible plants and mushrooms growing on your land and steer you away from any poisonous lookalikes. You’ll leave feeling more connected to your land.
Contact freshandforagedvt@gmail.com for availability and pricing. A travel fee applies to locations outside of the Upper Valley region of Vermont & New Hampshire.
Carolyn teaching about edible garden weeds
Classes and Speaking Engagements
We offer a variety of engaging and informative classes both in-person and online. If you or your organization would like to invite Carolyn as a speaker, please contact freshandforagedvt@gmail.com for availability and pricing.
Current Offerings
Eat Your Weeds: A Fresh & Foraged specialty. You’ll get acquainted with our favorite edible garden weeds and learn our top harvesting tips and recipes. Get ready to expand your garden harvest!
Foraging Basics: You'll learn the basics of gathering wild foods including safe and sustainable harvest, common edible and poisonous species in the area, and essential harvesting techniques.
Mushroom Hunting Basics: You’ll learn the basics of safe mushroom hunting including easy edible mushrooms for beginners and their poisonous lookalikes.
Herbal Honey: The sweetest way to preserve the harvest. Learn the ins and outs of making herbal honey. This includes a sampling of our current herbal honey collection.
Fermentation Basics: Learn how to transform veggies into gut-healthy ferments. You’ll leave with clear directions on how to start fermenting at home.
