An introduction to Spring Foraging from outdoor educator and Wilderness Union guide, Bryan Dowkens
Join experienced forager, wildcrafter, and educator Bryan Dowkes for a basic introduction to foraging in Ontario. Learn how to safely identify, ethically harvest, and prepare a variety of common native and non-native species. We'll take to a secret location for a very leisurely walk with just a few moderately steep sections. We'll stop often along the way to meet and get to know dozens of plants (and hopefully a few mushrooms). After the walk we'll gather for lunch and a chance to sample a few wild treats gathered as we walk and prepared in advance by Bryan.
07:40- First pick-up at the PetroCanada next to Keele Station. We leave at 07:45 and don't wait for newcomers so don't be late!
07:55 - Second pick up at the main, front street entrance to Union Station. Look out for our big maroon van, Grasshopper! We'll be opposite the Fairmont hotel. We will be leaving at 08:00 and don't wait for newcomers so don't be late!
09:00 - 12:30 - Meet self-drivers at Kendall Crown Lands. Hike and Forage
12:30 - 13:30 - Taste test of foraged items (you'll need to also bring a packed lunch)
15:00 - Expected return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
You may also want to bring a notepad, knife and magnifying glass.
Pack a lunch, water and snacks
This is a safe adventure but make sure you're following Bryan's instructions and don't taste anything that you haven't explicitly been told you can.
Ticks - Tick season has started again and they're active in the area we're visiting. Black Legged Ticks have the risk of carrying Lyme disease so it's important that you check yourself thoroughly after each hike. You're also recommended to have your legs covered so it's harder for them to latch on.
An introduction to Spring Foraging from outdoor educator and Wilderness Union guide, Bryan Dowkens
Join experienced forager, wildcrafter, and educator Bryan Dowkes for a basic introduction to foraging in Ontario. Learn how to safely identify, ethically harvest, and prepare a variety of common native and non-native species. We'll take to a secret location for a very leisurely walk with just a few moderately steep sections. We'll stop often along the way to meet and get to know dozens of plants (and hopefully a few mushrooms). After the walk we'll gather for lunch and a chance to sample a few wild treats gathered as we walk and prepared in advance by Bryan.
07:40- First pick-up at the PetroCanada next to Keele Station. We leave at 07:45 and don't wait for newcomers so don't be late!
07:55 - Second pick up at the main, front street entrance to Union Station. Look out for our big maroon van, Grasshopper! We'll be opposite the Fairmont hotel. We will be leaving at 08:00 and don't wait for newcomers so don't be late!
09:00 - 12:30 - Meet self-drivers at Kendall Crown Lands. Hike and Forage
12:30 - 13:30 - Taste test of foraged items (you'll need to also bring a packed lunch)
15:00 - Expected return to Toronto
This custom map is georeferenced, meaning it will show you where you are on the map in the right software and lays out the rough path that we’ll be following. It’s opened with the Avenza app which must be downloaded and installed in advance of the adventure.
You should also download the What3words app - this makes it easy to share and find locations in the unlikely event that you get lost.
You may also want to bring a notepad, knife and magnifying glass.
Pack a lunch, water and snacks
This is a safe adventure but make sure you're following Bryan's instructions and don't taste anything that you haven't explicitly been told you can.
Ticks - Tick season has started again and they're active in the area we're visiting. Black Legged Ticks have the risk of carrying Lyme disease so it's important that you check yourself thoroughly after each hike. You're also recommended to have your legs covered so it's harder for them to latch on.
