🍄From Forest to Table: Spring Foraging Basics🌿
Explore the Wild Flavors of Spring
Join us at Kessler Mountain Outdoor Classroom and Nature Center on May 3rd from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM for an immersive foraging experience! Led by guest presenter Tim Hammer, this class offers an introduction to the edible plants and mushrooms that thrive in our region during the spring season.
Class Schedule:
📍 9:45 AM – Check-in
🥾 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM – Guided foraging hike
❓ 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM – Class discussion & Q&A session
Who Can Join? This class is open to all ages, though participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
What to Bring:
✔ Long pants & closed-toe shoes (required)
✔ Reusable water bottle
✔ Snacks or a sack lunch to enjoy during the Q&A
Come discover the hidden bounty of the forest and gain the skills to safely identify and harvest wild edibles! 🌱🍄
Space is limited, so sign up today!
Ticket Information
Adult tickets (18 & up) - $15
Teen tickets (12-17) = $10
Children 12 and under = Free
All participants under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
All proceeds go to support research, community science, and education at Ozark Natural Science Center.
About Ozark Natural Science Center
ONSC offers a unique, immersion-based approach to learning about nature and the natural sciences. Students visit us for authentic science learning experiences that are correlated with national and state science learning standards and provide in-depth education in biology, ecology, geology, social studies, and nature art – all while students have fun hiking and experiencing nature. Camp activities include hikes, team-building, games, art, and small-group activities.
About the Instructors - Tim Hammer
Born and raised in the Ozarks, Tim Hammer has spent a lifetime exploring the rich and diverse landscapes of the region. With a Bachelor’s degree in Horticulture from the University of Arkansas, Tim’s passion for plants goes beyond the classroom—he’s lived it. From owning and operating Homegrown, a beloved farm-to-table restaurant, to leading foraging adventures, he has dedicated his career to celebrating the connection between nature and nourishment. Now, Tim focuses on teaching others the art of foraging and gardening, helping people discover the beauty, flavor, and sustainability of the wild foods that thrive in the Ozarks. His hands-on, engaging approach makes learning both fun and delicious—because nature’s pantry is full of surprises!
Ticket Refund Policy
Refunds up to 1 week before the event: Tickets are refundable minus any applicable fees (processing, administrative, etc.) until 7 days before the event.
Refunds within 1 week of the event: For refund requests made less than 7 days prior to the event, a 50% refund will be given.
No refunds within 24 hours of the event: Refund requests made within 24 hours of the event are not permitted, except in exceptional circumstances and only with approval from ONSC administration.
*Please note that all refund requests must be submitted in writing to
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