looking for plant i.d. classes

[lancecolonel]

i have attended a few seminars/events/gatherings where different medicinal or edible plants were discussed. i have books that tell me what to do with plants when i find them and i have field guides that aren't all that helpful in identifying....
what i'm looking for is a class that goes into the woods with an expert who spends time pointing out plants. anyone know of any offerings like that within a half hour or so of lawrence? thanks in advance.

 

[mousegunguy]

I will be leading an edible plant walk on Saturday,July 18th in ware ma. and In Agawam ma. on Monday, July 20th. They're further than a half hour from Lawrence but maybe you can make it out to one of the walks. Feel free to pm me for more details.

 

[lancecolonel]

yes, a little far and unfortunately i can't make those. if you ever hear of anyone offering anything in my corner of the state please let me know. thanks.

 

[mousegunguy]

If you know of any local garden or sportsman clubs looking for a presenter and willing to host me we could make it happen. I also teach private and semi private classes if that would be easier?

 

[stixnstones]

Don't know if this helps but Russ Cohen - http://users.rcn.com/eatwild/sched.htm or Arthur Haines - http://www.arthurhaines.com/events-classes/ are two that I think are good.

Never heard of this guy but Josh Fecteau - http://joshfecteau.com/resources/wild-edibles-monthly-guide/

 

[lancecolonel]

i knew about russ cohen but can never get to one of his presentations. the other two look interesting but are a little far away from where i am. thanks though.

 

[briz]

Russ Cohen seems to do presentations all over new england, you just have to time him. I took one of his foraging walks last year and it was good. He's a bit awkward, socially, but seemed to be a wealth of knowledge.

 

[mousegunguy]

Just a reminder, if anyone is interested I will be leading an edible plant walk leaving from workshop 13 at 13 church st. ware ma. on sat. July 18th at 9am. The walk will last about 1 1/2 hours and the cost is only $15 per person. Knowing your wild foods is a great skill to have!
I will also be hosting a walk at the agawam library in Agawam ma. on Monday, july 20th at 6:30. This Is a free one. Come on down.