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2023 Events & Classes
July 26-August 2
OAXACA MUSHROOM ADVENTURE
Cloud forests of Oaxaca, Mexico
Explore the unique high elevation cloud forests above Oaxaca, Mexico to learn about the unique edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms that grow there with Jess Starwood and Dennis Sharmahd. Experience the traditional culture and exceptional food in this region.
Includes lodging, meals, guided forest tours and traditional temazcal ceremony. Airfare is not included.
DETAILS & REGISTRATION
SOLD OUT, thank you! See our Baja Adventure in the winter!
September 6-November 15, 2023
The Wild Path: Fall Course
Southern California
This intensive and deep dive course into wild food foraging and wildcrafted herbalism is a ten week program that combines in the field and hands-on training along with weekly virtual live lectures with your instructor. For course syllabus, info, and application, please see the program website at TheWildPath.org
September 9, 2023
The Wild Path: Mountain Field Trip
Southern California
9am-5pm
This full day field trip is part of The Wild Path fall program, but there are three spots available for drop-in students. Learn about SoCal’s conifers, high elevation medicinal and edible plants, fall fungi and how to use them with a hands-on workshop in the afternoon.
$125
September 25, 2023
Arizona Culinary Adventure
Cave Creek, Arizona
2pm-7pm
With Jess Starwood & Michael Colosimo. Explore the abundance of wild food in the Sonoran Desert, just outside of Phoenix. We will explore the area for an interpretive and guided walk through the habitat to learn how to properly and safely identify and harvest cacti, desert legumes and other edible plants of the region. We will enjoy an innovative wild tasting menu by forager and chef, Jess Starwood.
$150
September 23, 2023
Forager’s Fall Celebration Plant Walk, Cooking Demo & Wild Food Tasting Menu
Thousand Oaks, CA
In this full day seasonal exploration, participants are introduced to over thirty different edible species of edible and medicinal plants and fungi as we walk through the chaparral and oak woodlands. A wild food cooking demo will be presented. Participants then enjoy a tasting menu of various acorn food and drink preparations.
$150
October 15, 2023
The Wild Path: Chaparral/Oak Woodland Field Trip
Southern California
9am-5pm
This full day field trip is part of The Wild Path fall program, but there are three spots available for drop-in students. Learn about SoCal’s chaparral and oak woodland medicinal and edible plants, fall fungi and how to use them with a hands-on workshop in the afternoon.
$125
October 21, 2023
WILD TAPAS: A 10 Course Foraged Dinner & Discussion with Jess Starwood
Newbury Park, California
5pm-7:30pm
Experience the true flavors of California through a series of 10 thoughtfully crafted wild plant and fungi courses, paired with samplings of various wild herbal and fermented beverages. Between the courses, Jess Starwood will discuss the role of wild food in our path to reconnection to nature, ourselves and the community. Limited to 14 guests.
$195
November 4, 2023
Acorn Celebration: Explore California’s Most Treasured Wild Food
Newbury Park, California
11am-4pm
In this full day workshop, participants are introduced to over ten different species of local oaks as we walk through an oak grove. We then will learn several techniques to properly leach acorns to render them edible for use in recipes which will be demonstrated. Participants then enjoy a tasting menu of various acorn food and drink preparations.
$150
November 11, 2023
Arizona Culinary Adventure
Arizona
11am – 3pm
With Jess Starwood & Michael Colosimo. Explore the abundance of wild food in the Sonoran Desert, just outside of Phoenix. We will explore the area for an interpretive and guided walk through the habitat to learn how to properly and safely identify and harvest cacti, desert legumes and other edible plants of the region. We will enjoy an innovative wild tasting menu by forager and chef, Jess Starwood.
$150
November 29-December 8, 2023
BAJA BOTANICAL ADVENTURE
Deserts, beaches and canyons of Baja, Mexico
Join experienced botanist and herbalist Dennis Sharmahd along with herbalist, forager and chef Jess Starwood on a seven day adventure to southern Baja California Sur, Mexico, to explore wild foods and herbal medicines this unique yet diverse region offers.
Includes lodging, meals, and guided tours. Airfare is not included.
FALL EVENTS 2023
Save the Date:
September 13 – Nov. 15, 2023 / CALIFORNIA / THE WILD PATH COURSE
October 7-8, 2023 / OREGON / Class at Folk & Forage Festival
November 12, 2023 / ARIZONA / AZ Wild Food Culinary Adventure
Private Events
If you are interested in a private class, workshop, interpretive plant walk or hike, wild food and drink tasting or private dinner, please contact me directly for details. Homeschool and group programs available by request. Contact me directly at jess@jstarwood.com to set up a memorable yet educational adventure for your group.
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