# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience
- **Event Start and End Date**: Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am – Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm
- **Event Description**: Learn to feed both yourself and your microbiome from the landscape around you!About this EventForage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health ExperienceJoin us for a hands-on journey from field to fermentation. Learn to identify and harvest seasonal wild greens, transform them into delicious foods, and discover how traditional ferments can support a healthy gut microbiome.Choose your experience:Wild Harvest Lunch Forage(10–12 PM)Fermentation & Gut Health Workshop (12:30–2:30 PM)Full Experience Bundle (10 AM–2:30 PM)Session 1: Wild Harvest Lunch Forage10:00 AM – 12:00 PMDiscover the abundance of edible plants growing around us and learn how to turn them into delicious, nutrient-dense meals.Together we'll:Learn beginner-friendly plant identificationHarvest seasonal wild greens and herbsDiscuss the nutritional benefits of wild foodsExplore sustainable harvesting practicesGather ingredients for a gourmet wild foods lunchAfter the forage, participants will enjoy a gourmet wild harvest meal featuring wild greens, wild rice, seasonal fruits, seeds, ferments, and freshly prepared pesto and crackers.Perfect for:Anyone interested in foraging, healthy eating, and bringing more wild foods into their daily life.Session 2: Fermentation & Gut Health12:30 PM – 2:30 PMLearn the art of traditional lacto-fermentation and how fermented foods can support digestive health and microbial diversity.We'll cover:Fermentation fundamentals and safetyThe connection between fiber, ferments, and gut healthWhy a healthy gut is so importantMaking traditional sauerkraut from fresh organic garden cabbagePreparing a brined, seasonal fermented vegetable (such as dilly beans)Fermentation timelines, troubleshooting, and storageParticipants take home:A jar of sauerkraut with fermentation weightA jar of fermented vegetablesFermentation instructions and recipesPlease bring:A water bottleSun protectionCamera and notepad for notesA knife and cutting board for preparing your brine-fermentCash if you want to buy organic garden produce and homemade productsAbout the instructor:Barefoot Brian is a community herbalist, foraging guide and health coach. He was introduced to foraging over a decade ago and has been running foraging workshops in the Collingwood area since 2015. He has a strong passion for foraging, medicine making, food sourcing and preservation, the natural world and helping people connect and heal through nature.You can find more info about him and what he offers at his website barefootbrian.caAgenda?: 10:00 AM - 12:00 PMSession 1: Wild Harvest Lunch ForageInfo: 10:00–10:15
Welcome and introductions
Overview of wild foods and their role in nutrition
10:15–11:15
Guided forage walk
Identification, harvesting, and discussion of edible greens and herbs
11:15–12:00
Prepare a seasonal wild salad and pesto together
Taste and discuss flavors, nutrition, and practical uses at home?: 12:30 PM - 02:30 PMSession 2: Fermentation & Gut HealthInfo: 12:30-12:45
Introduction to gut health and fermentation
Understanding probiotics, prebiotics, fiber, and microbial diversity
12:45–2:15
Harvest cabbage and beans 
Hands-on fermentation
Prepare sauerkraut with fresh garden cabbage
Prepare fermented beans or another seasonal vegetable ferment
Learn salt ratios, fermentation safety, and troubleshooting
2:15–2:30
Q&A
Review next steps for fermenting at home
Participants package and take home their jars
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/collingwood/forage-feast-and-ferment-a-wild-foods-and-gut-health-experience/100001990238647370
- **Event Categories**: health-wellness, workshops, food-drinks, art
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 1
- **Event Highlights**: 
  - Duration: 4 hours 30 minutes
  - Location: Cook Community Gardens
  - Languages: English

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket Price Range**: min: 65.68, max: 103.13, currency: CAD

## Event venue details

- **city**: Collingwood
- **state**: ON
- **country**: Canada
- **location**: Cook Community Gardens
- **lat**: 44.488043
- **long**: -80.21064
- **full address**: Cook Community Gardens, 41 Leslie Drive, Collingwood, Canada

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience being held?
  - **A:** Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience takes place on Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 10:00 am to Sat, 25 Jul, 2026 at 02:30 pm at Cook Community Gardens, 41 Leslie Drive, Collingwood, Canada.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience?
  - **A:** Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience is organized by Barefoot Brian.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience is ideal for curious learners, students, 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 Collingwood, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Forage, Feast & Ferment: A Wild Foods & Gut Health Experience sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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