2025 Calendar of Events
Walks
CLick Event Links for Registration Info and Location
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April 12, 9 am
Edible plant program & walk at Andy Dalton shooting range
Bois d' Arc Conservation Area
We'll do a short powerpoint on spring wild edibles, then have a walkabout on the grounds to meet them in person!
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April 14, 3 pm
Edible plant walk at Oran Mor Community
Contact Dez Dino for Details
RSVP @ 417.241.5211
May 17th, 2 pm
Foraging walk near Piedmont MO w/ Elizabeth Kouma
RSVP @ https://www.facebok.com/curlyhairedcountrygal
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May 19th, 9:30 pm
Foraging walk with Cindy Trotter and Therapeuo Wellness
RSVP at 636.359.6202
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Summer - June 21
Fall - October 4
Plant & Fungi Walks with Bo Brown and author/myco-educator Mike Snyder from Wildwise Botanicals
Spring - April 5-6
Update: This event sold out both dates but a few slots usually open up if you join the waiting list. Check their site for opening registration for the summer and fall events.
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2 pm Seasonal Foraging Walks at Busiek State Forest. For registration info, call Joan Bass: (417) 725-5134​
Spring - April 20
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.
March 1, 7, 12, 16, 23
April 2, 9, 13, 23, 30
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
March 28-29
Mid-Mo Homesteading Expo​​
Warrensburg, MO
I'll be on the roster of guest speakers for this fairly new event.
April 19​
Fungi Fest at Old Wilderness Campground
Near Reed's Spring MO
Gates open at 11:00am
Our Mycology Guru Educators will teach about the Mighty Morels, then kick off the hunt at noon. Stick around for an evening of live music, campfire jams, shroomy vendors, craft stations, food and lots of smiling faces! Camping Available.
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​​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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