2025 Calendar of Events
Walks
CLick Event Links for Registration Info/Tickets and Location
​May 17th, 2 pm
Foraging walk near Piedmont MO w/ Elizabeth Kouma
RSVP @ https://www.facebook.com/curlyhairedcountrygal
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May 19th, 9:30 pm
Foraging walk w/ Cindy Trotter and Therapeuo Wellness
Wild food treats after the walk!
RSVP at 636.359.6202
May 19th 3:30 pm
Wild Flavors and Forest Finds Foraging Walk w/ Katie Thomas
on the Bourbeuse River
Foraged treats after the walk!
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June 6th, 10 am
Foraging Clinic at Horse Thief Canyon, on Kanopolis Lake
Kanopolis KS
Call 620.694.9336 for ticket info
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​​Plant & Fungi Walks with Bo Brown and author/myco-educator Mike Snyder from Wildwise Botanicals
Summer - June 21
Fall - October 4
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August 16
Foraging Program/Walk at Truman
Dam Visitor Center
Details TBA
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August 29
Foraging Walk at the High Lonesome Fest, Dockley Ranch MO
Details TBA
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2 pm Seasonal Foraging Walks at Busiek State Forest. For registration info, call Joan Bass: (417) 725-5134​Summer - July 20
​Fall - October 26
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​​Dogwood Canyon
Weekly 11 am foraging walks and 1:30 pm stone-age wilderness skills demonstrations.
Free with admission, see their calendar of events for my schedule.
May 3, 7, 16, 21, 30
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Programs
​​Wild Yeast Fermentation at Wild Arts Learning Center
In this 3 hr. class near Turner's Station MO, learn the basics needed to start making bacteria-rich, gut-enhancing fermented foods at home. After a short presentation and walkabout to gather extra greens, students will make and take home a jar of their own wild yeast-infused watercress kimchi. Also taste some fermented goodies and learn about "lazy" wines, wild sodas and other ferments!
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Events
​​​​September 5-6
Marshfield, MO
I'll be among this event's 45+ guest speakers offering teaching sessions, demonstrations, and workshops. Browse the 130+ vendors offering products and resources for all things homesteading.
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September 12-14
Prairie du Chien, Wisconsin
I've been invited to teach at this legendary wild food event! Join me and nationally known foraging authors, writers, chefs, and instructors like Sam Thayer, Alan Bergo, (The Forager Chef) Alexis Nelson, (The Black Forager on TikTok) Linda & Luke Black Elk, Chris Gavin, Gabrielle Cerberville, Ellen Zachos, and others. Tickets will be on sale soon, check the site often because they sell out quickly!
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September 24-27
​27th annual Bois d’ Arc Ancestral Skills Camp & Knap-In at Hulston Mill. 50+flintknappers and various artists/craftspeople from a 10-state ares demonstrate and sell their work in the free public area. A pool of instructors offers hands-on classes in the workshop area with paid pre-registration.
​October 10-12
WOW Outdoor School at Roaring River State Park
I'll be teaching 4-hour block classes Saturday and Sunday on foraging, friction fire, stone tools & cordage, and birding by ear. Check out their class catalogue at the link and sign up early, as classes often fill up.
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October 18-20
Wild Herbal Field Trip and Medicinal Plant Symposium at the Ozark Folk Center
This fantastic event features a great lineup of herbalists and educators teaching about plant uses. Pick Friday or Sunday for the field trip into a nearby wilderness area for plant study, and the Saturday Herbal Symposium occurs on the OFC campus. Click the link above for registration.
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