Join Conservation Outreach Director Skye for this gentle 2 hour hike along the lower Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle Park, where we will meet and learn about the edible plants and mushrooms we encounter along the way. We will discuss identification techniques, cooking methods, foraging ethics, and medicinal preparations, leaving time to admire the non-edible plants and mushrooms as well! This event is geared towards beginner foragers or those interested in foraging who are looking for a place to start, but is open to nature lovers, hikers, and chefs of all knowledge and skill levels. Please note that we will not be harvesting anything during this walk, and foraging on Mainspring Conservation Trust properties is by permission only.

The Forest Therapy Trail at Pinnacle Park is about 1 mile long and ranked as moderate. There are roots and rocks in the trail to avoid, and we will descend down a steeper section with loose rock for the final portion of the hike. We will meet in the parking lot of Pinnacle Park (end of Fischer Creek Rd) in Sylva just before 5:00pm on Friday, April 11th. See website for exact location. We suggest bringing water, a snack, layers, sturdy hiking shoes, and any naturalist tools you may want such as a notebook or a hand lens.

Space is limited, so register now!

Note that Skye does not hold a foraging license or certificate, and information shared during this event is intended as hobby knowledge only, not medical advice. Always confirm your identification and preparation with multiple peer-reviewed sources before consuming wild-foraged goods. For those seeking more in-depth knowledge, we suggest contacting Wildcraft Kitchen.