🌲 Woodland Foraging Class at Hagood Mill Historic Site 🌿
Explore the Forest – Discover Food, Drink & Medicine
Step into the woodlands with fresh eyes and learn to identify the wild plants and trees that offer more than just shade and scenery. In this immersive Woodland Foraging class, you’ll discover how nature provides nutrient-rich foods and powerful natural remedies—all hiding in plain sight.
What You’ll Learn:
✅ How to identify common woodland plants and trees with edible and medicinal uses
✅ The nutritional and healing benefits of wild foods—often superior to store-bought options
✅ Ways to incorporate wild edibles into your meals and natural medicine cabinet
✅ Tips on using regional field guides and plant identification books
✅ How to start your own journey toward natural healing with confidence
Class Highlights:
🍃 Weather permitting, we’ll head outdoors for a hands-on foraging experience
🌿 You’ll take home a make-and-take remedy to jumpstart your natural wellness journey
📚 We’ll review the most useful reference books for wild edibles in the Southeast
🧪 The instructor will have optional herbal tinctures, dried herbs, and organically grown potted medicinal plants available for purchase
Important Info for All Participants:
🌧️ Class is held rain or shine – dress for the weather
🚭 Please avoid perfumes, scented products, and smoking
📓 Bring a notepad and a phone or laptop for the classroom portion
👟 Some walking is involved, so wear comfortable shoes
🍽️ Picnic tables are available if you’d like to bring lunch
🌳 Feel free to explore the grounds after class and enjoy the beauty of the Hagood Mill Historic Site
🌿 Edible and medicinal plant samples will be offered in class
Whether you’re a curious beginner or looking to deepen your relationship with the land, this class will give you practical tools and timeless knowledge to begin using wild foods and plants in your daily life.
Come see what the forest has to offer—you’ll never look at a walk in the woods the same way again! 🍂🫖
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