What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have never been discovered.-Ralph Waldo Emerson
A Wild Foods Index & Wilderness School In The Heart of the Adirondacks.
What we offer here at Wild Foods & Wilderness
ADIRONDACKS, N.Y. WILD SCHOOL
This school offers the unique opportunity to connect with the outdoors, learn lessons that can help create skills and confidence.
From experience, I believe that spending time outside is good for the mind, body, and spirit and I want to make it accessible and easy for everyone to experience the benefits of nature. CLICK HERE to learn more
Wild Foods IDENTIFICATION & RECIPYS
An ongoing research index documenting Wild edible roots, tubors, mushrooms, plants and berries found in North America and used for food and medicine from the 1700's onwards. Im adding recipes as I continue.
Learning outdoor skills on the land - August 15th - 16th
Wild Women, Wild Foods Weekend, Lottery Application
Cost of this two day inclusive course is $175.00. Youl'l walk away with a fly fishing rod, your own sourdough starter, home made Wilderness teas and a lot more knowledge!
Sign up here, we look forward to meeting you soon!
NEW PODCAST!
THE GREAT NORTHEAST PODCAST with Dan Ladd
The Great Northeast Podcast, hosted by the very well known New York Outdoor News editor Dan Ladd, is a bi-weekly podcast focusing on hunting, fishing, and conservation issues across New York and the Northeastern United States. It features interviews with outdoor experts, covering topics from Adirondack wildlife to regional outdoor legislation
This podcast provides in-depth, regional content for outdoor enthusiasts, often highlighting local stories from the Northeast and Pennsylvania. If you're interested in the outdoors and what's happening in NY and PA this is a fantastic resource.
In this episode I was honored to be interviewed on I discussed the various programs I've been involved with in the past and what I'm currently putting together with an emphasis on teaching such skills to women and young people in the NY State area..
Learning edible history with Wild Foods & Wilderrness
Knowledge is power..and if you can give a child a piece of information in a way that they will remember..and have it for the rest of their lives..that's a true accomplishment... I had a great time at The Fort no 4..we set up right at the front of the Fort in the Guard House and taught the kids and families as they came in..and I got to test them on the way out..it was SO GREAT to have them tell me all the things Id taught them through handling, tasting and laughing!
I love it!
When you look at this table, the word "feast" doesn't immediately spring to mind, I get it...BUT I guarantee it would be an incredibly fulfilling set of meats filled with proteins and marrow from wild meat and mushrooms ( of course!), carbs from grains, root crops, seeds and rice, sweetness from different saps, cambium and fruits..it's a plethora of goodness that I LOVE to teach about!
Teaching At Historical Locations
The AWESOME Girl Scouts
Whetther Im teaching at schools, groups such as the Girl Scouts or at Historic sites..the value of WILD FOODS is just as important! it's the stuff that gives you your carbohydrates, proteins and sugars, the building blocks of energy!