Private Rocky Mountain Foraging Experience

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English and 1 more

Hike and forage in the beautiful and iconic Boulder mountains.

We will hike through a mountain meadow, over and by a stream, and make our way up into a mixed pine and fir forest, identifying interesting plants, fungi and wildlife as we stroll. I will highlight edible, medicinal, poisonous and interesting plants and fungi and the surrounding lore!

What's Included

Light trail snacks, vegan option
Foraging books/guides
1 per guest, feel free to bring your own or extra
Foraging knife
Collection bags

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Chautauqua Park

We will meet at the main trail intersection near the ranger cabin at Chautauqua park. I will be wearing a green hat with a cactus on it and have a black backpack. There are restrooms and water fountains here if you need them before we begin hiking. We will quickly go over a few things as a group.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Do you want to learn about the plants, animals and fungi of the Rocky Mountains while going on a scenic hike? This is your chance to get outside with an avid guide and forager with over a decade of experience teaching and guiding in the outdoors.

We will start with introductions at the trailhead, then proceed to hike and identify plants, animals, fungi and more as we go!

With an emphasis on edible, medicinal and poisonous plants, you will have my expertise as well as a library of regional guides to help you get to know the cast of characters that make up our local flora and fungi. My goal is for you to feel more empowered to connect with nature, find your own food and wildcraft your own medicine, or at the very least impress your friends on your next hike!

What to expect:
-An easy to moderate difficulty hike in a gorgeous setting with an experienced forager and guide.
-A focus on plant and fungi identification, uses and fun facts.
-Trailside nibbles. You may also eat and/or taking home wild edible plants and fungi we find where applicable.
-Use of full color guides to help you sleuth out plants and start building a mental profile
-walk away knowing many local edible plants

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Tags

Hiking Tours
Walking Tours
Involves Animals
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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