Deepen your connection with nature.
Experiences & Workshops
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Spring Forage
10am-2pm May 24
Embark on a spring forage adventure on Mount Hood! Together, we'll explore the forest’s bounty—seeking vibrant spring greens, earthy mushrooms, and perhaps even some early berries. Along the way, we'll practice honorable harvest techniques, sample our discoveries, and discuss creative ways to prepare these wild treasures. A perfect outing for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike!
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Spring Mushroom Forage
May 29
Join an experienced guide (me) to hunt for morels, spring kings, and other spring fungi. Learn about mushroom identification and sustainable harvesting techniques in the lush forests of Mount Hood. Via the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.
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Coastal Edibles Exploration
July 31
Discover the edible treasures of the Oregon coast, including seaweed, wild greens, and coastal berries. A knowledgeable guide (me) will help you identify these unique coastal edibles while you enjoy the scenic views and fresh ocean air. Via the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.
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Private Event: Wildcrafted Cocktail and Mocktail Experience
Discover the flavors of the forest through craft cocktails and mocktails! Using base spirits or non-alcoholic alternatives we’ll mix unique drinks with woods-made syrups, aromatic bitters, botanical wines, and fresh juices. Shake, stir, and sip your own wild-inspired creation in this fun, hands-on experience!
I want to spark your deeper connection to nature. I have studied why aspen leaves quake, prosecuted poachers and polluters in the Columbia River Gorge, zoomed through forests on a scooter while being pulled by dogs, foraged and eaten any number of delicious things, and guided hundreds of humans in experiencing Pacific tidepools, old growth forests, and plenty of wild and feral places in between. Curious? Excellent. Let's go.
Mushroom maven. Nature Nerd. Wild-ish epicurean.
Kate
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Get Into Nature
Slow down and soak up your surroundings using your senses. Follow your curiosity and wonder. At the intersection of forest bathing, a botany/mycology walk, and foraging, your guide will offer information and practices to more deeply engage with the world around you.
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Forage
Answer the perennial and primal question, “can I eat it?” Identify and try the food, dyes, and medicines around you, practice ethical foraging techniques, and learn to prepare what at you find. Forage varies seasonally.
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Pray, Reflect, Meditate
Feed your soul’s connection to your surroundings via senses with a guided meditation tailored to the moment. Natural settings vary.
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Co-create
Co-create the outing you desire. Do you want to forage with a experienced guide? Get to know a specific location? Forest bathe? We can probably help. Contact us for a private session.
“I just signed up and am bringing one of the boys. I still remember how fun it was when you showed Craig and me around the tidepools.”
Sarah W.
“KATE. PLEASE MAKE THIS A REGULARLY FILMED ADVENTURE. You talking about fungi is instant calming to my nervous system.”
Meg L.
“You are one of my favorite people to be in nature with! Anyone who joins you will come away from the experience inspired and informed.”
Robin K.