# Event Details - **Event Name**: HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging - **Event Start and End Date**: Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm – Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm (-05:00) - **Event Description**: Join Dr. Crystal Jewell at Onion Creek Farm to forage wild edible & medicinal plants. Learn ID, harvesting & traditional uses!About this EventJoin us for a foraging class at Onion Creek Farm, where we’ll explore the natural abundance of edible and medicinal plants growing in our local landscape. Led by Dr. Crystal Jewell, a Neuroscientist and Science Communicator, this class will teach you how to identify, harvest, and use a variety of wild plants safely and sustainably. We’ll cover key identification techniques, ethical harvesting practices, and traditional uses of native and naturalized species found on the farm. Be prepared for a leisurely walk on uneven terrain. Bring a notebook, a field guide (if you have one), and a sense of curiosity!Attendees will be allowed to forage invasive species. Please follow the instructions given by the instructor about what we are allowed to pick.CLASS LOCATION: Due to limited parking at Onion Creek Farm, we will meet at Lockwood Cafe (4625 Reliable St #3713, Ames, IA 50014) and carpool together from there. If you are willing to be a driver, please reach out and let Sheba know at events@wheatsfield.coop or call 515-232-4094. It is 1.5 miles between the parking lot and the farm.PLEASE NOTE:-Waiver Required at Registration A liability waiver is included in the Eventbrite checkout process. Before completing your registration, you'll be asked to read and check a box agreeing to our terms. Please take a moment to read it carefully — you won't be able to finish signing up without completing this step!Meet the Instructor!Crystal Jewell, M.S., PhD is a neuroscientist, science communicator, and naturalist who specializes in alternative and complimentary medicine with a focus on ethnopharmacology. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/ames/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/100001985545606358 - **Event Categories**: workshops - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 13.39, max: 15.66, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Ames - **state**: IA - **country**: United States - **location**: Onion Creek Farm - **lat**: 42.0479873 - **long**: -93.66588929999999 - **full address**: Onion Creek Farm, 3700 Onion Creek Lane, Ames, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/18fa9633784bab9b2c84cba2513cacdf68a9b97141c014da41386ccc5e027466-rimg-w1200-h600-dc16964b-gmir.jpg?v=1775570121 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging being held? - **A:** HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging takes place on Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm to Thu, 28 May, 2026 at 06:30 pm at Onion Creek Farm, 3700 Onion Creek Lane, Ames, United States. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging? - **A:** Ticket prices for HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging range from USD 13 to USD 16 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityMembersUSD 13 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailableNon-MembersUSD 16 + USD 3 fee + USD 1 taxAvailable - **Q**: Who is organizing HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging? - **A:** HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging is organized by Wheatsfield Cooperative. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging is ideal for learners, working professionals, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Ames, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast. ## Structured Data (JSON-LD) ```json [ { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "Event", "name": "HANDS-ON CLASS: Wild Foraging", "image": "https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events6/banners/18fa9633784bab9b2c84cba2513cacdf68a9b97141c014da41386ccc5e027466-rimg-w1200-h600-dc16964b-gmir.jpg?v=1775570121", "startDate": "2026-05-28T17:00:00-05:00", "endDate": "2026-05-28T18:30:00-05:00", "url": "https://allevents.in/ames/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/100001985545606358", "eventStatus": "https://schema.org/EventScheduled", "location": { "@type": "Place", "name": "Onion Creek Farm", "address": { "@type": "PostalAddress", "streetAddress": "3700 Onion Creek Lane", "postalCode": "50014", "addressLocality": "Ames", "addressRegion": "IA", "addressCountry": "US" }, "geo": { "@type": "GeoCoordinates", "latitude": "42.0479873", "longitude": "-93.66588929999999" } }, "eventAttendanceMode": "https://schema.org/OfflineEventAttendanceMode", "description": "Join Dr. Crystal Jewell at Onion Creek Farm to forage wild edible & medicinal plants. Learn ID, harvesting & traditional uses!", "offers": [ { "@type": "AggregateOffer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "2026-05-28T18:30:00-05:00", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "lowPrice": "13.39", "highPrice": "15.66", "price": "13.39", "url": "https://allevents.in/ames/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/100001985545606358" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/ames/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/100001985545606358", "price": "13.39", "name": "Members" }, { "@type": "Offer", "availability": "https://schema.org/InStock", "priceCurrency": "USD", "availabilityStarts": "2026-04-07", "availabilityEnds": "", "validFrom": "2026-04-07", "url": "https://allevents.in/ames/hands-on-class-wild-foraging/100001985545606358", "price": "15.66", "name": "Non-Members" } ], "organizer": [ { "@type": "Organization", "name": "Wheatsfield Cooperative", "url": "https://allevents.in/org/wheatsfield-cooperative/18229941" } ] } ] ```