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Outdoor Skills

Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles

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Course Overview

This class is a great first introduction to spring edibles as we focus on a few common, nutritious, and often abundant plants. These early risers sprout up almost as soon as the snow is gone, so you can be eating nutritious local green vegetables long before the farmers market gets rolling. We will start with introductions, ethics, and identification, and then take two field trips to locate and harvest the spring bounty. After the morning field trip we will come back to the classroom and sample what we collected. Participants should be prepared to hike 1-2 miles in the woods.

Students ages 16+ may register for this course independently.

Required Tools

  • Appropriate clothing and footwear to be in the spring woods, which can be muddy, wet and buggy. This should include rain gear.
  • Water bottle
  • Snack; we will take a lunch break in town

Session Information

This course is part of Northern Landscapes Festival 2026. Discover the local ecology and geology of this dynamic environment during a very special weekend that celebrates our northern environment. Check the Northern Landscapes Festival event page for additional programming happening on Friday and Saturday.

Dates

Fri, May 29th, 2026

Course Details

Hours: 9am-4pm
Tuition: $115.00
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Meet the Instructor

North House Folk School photo of instructor, Ian Andrus
Ian Andrus
Lutsen, MN

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Foraging for Spring Wild Edibles