Foraging & Herbalism Walks
Discover the World of Foraging and Herbalism
Enroll in our Foraging and Herbalism Walks to master practical plant identification skills, find inspiration to gather your own sustenance and natural remedies, and foster a profound bond with the natural world. Join me to embark on a journey of discovery, learning, and appreciation for the rich tapestry of nature's bounty.
Are you seeking guidance from an experienced naturalist to identify the wild plants that pique your curiosity? Are you eager to understand which plants are safe to consume or utilize in herbal remedies? Perhaps you're fascinated by the prospect of preparing wild plants and their potential health benefits. Do you long to confidently distinguish poison ivy and other hazardous plants in any season? If your affinity for nature and its offerings is unwavering, and you yearn to forge deep connections with the land and its flora, then our classes are tailor-made for you!
About Foraging & Herbalism Walks
Join me, herbalist and ecologist (M.S.), Cheyenne Jolene, for plant identification and nature walks centered around local Southeast plant foraging. Immerse yourself in the rich natural world that surrounds us and begin to see the plants through the eyes of a forager. Develop a relationship with the land you live on by learning the ancient healing medicine found in plants local to the biologically diverse and beautiful Southeast.
We will explore various Southeast ecosystems and identify a variety of medicinal, edible, and other notable wild plants growing in urban areas, forests, meadows, and nearby waterways. Every season offers its own unique opportunities to learn more about the plants around us, even when we least expect them. Yes, we even walk in winter!
My intention is to teach you practical identification skills, inspire you to forage your own food and medicine, and open you to developing a closer relationship with nature, even if it’s in your backyard. Are you ready to learn?
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On these field trips, we identify and talk about a variety of plants you may encounter in the wild. We will discuss weeds, invasives, exotics, and native plants. For each plant, we will talk about which parts are safe to eat and when as well as some recipe ideas. At times, we will dive into the natural history of how the plants came to be here and how wildlife species use them. We discuss sustainability, ethical wildcrafting, pollution issues, over-harvesting, and which plants you shouldn’t forage for their conservation and their alternatives.
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My background is in studying ecology, natural ecosystems, and herbalism for the last decade. I’ve studied and taught ecology and plant identification in formal academic institutions but my greatest teachings come from my own personal time developing my relationships to the wild plants.
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I host private and public outdoor walks primarily in Augusta, Georgia, and the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA) but I also host walks throughout the Southeast.
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Group size tends to be small so that we can have a low environmental impact and create a close community. Meet plants and make friends!
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I host private and public walks primarily in the Augusta, Georgia, and the CSRA area but I also host walks throughout the Southeast. If you are interested in hiring me for your public or private event, please email me at:
info@amongoaksandowls.com