Sustainable Wild Harvesting

Wild harvesting is a fun and often delicious way to interact with nature. How can we benefit from local wild resources with minimal impact to the environment? Students will learn key aspects of plant life cycles and gain resources for proper identification of plants including recognizing invasive species. In this one-day workshop, you will learn how to determine healthy plant populations, where to safely harvest, and practical tools and resources to become a steward of your own backyard.

For more information about this course please contact Professional and Continuing Studies

This course focuses on the importance of sustainable wild harvesting. Students will gain resources for proper identification of plants including recognizing invasive species and learn simple tools to monitor populations over time.

Learning Outcomes:

Discover why sustainable harvesting is important
Understanding of ecological harvesting considerations
Legal harvesting considerations
Techniques to harvest flowers, seeds, branches and roots
Harvesting techniques to minimize introduction of invasives and disease
Simple qualitative and quantitative population monitoring assessment

NOTE: As interest in wild foraging grows it is vital that this training be accompanied by knowledge and appreciation towards land stewardship.

Who should take this course? Anyone who currently practices or is interested in wild harvesting, and anyone interested in land stewardship. Beginners are welcome.