Seasonal offerings include educational wild food and herbalism classes, plant and mushroom interpretive walks, multi-course wild food dining experiences and destination foraging adventures.
Homeschool and private programs available by request.
See below for upcoming scheduled events. Currently offering PRIVATE CLASSES & WILD FOOD TASTINGS with small groups no more than 5. Contact me directly at jess@jstarwood.com for details.
September 2021
The Wild Path: Herbal Medicine
Semi-Virtual 3 Month Immersive Program
Virtual & In-Person in the Los Angeles/Ventura County, California area
September 1-December 4, 2021
Virtual class held Wednesday evenings with field trips and in person workshops on Saturdays once a month. Visit the website for detailed course descriptions and registration information.
Early Registration Ends July 15, 2021
thewildpath.org
Wildcrafted Herbalism: Field Tour
(Part 1 of 3 Herbalism Series)
September 11, 2021
10am-1pm
Ventura County, CA
Learn to identify common Native & Non-Native Medicinal Plants in Southern California; Introductory Identification Skills and Ethical Harvesting
To Register; $40 Venmo to @theforesttable with your email address in the comments.
September 18, 2021
Healing with Native Plants:
Workshop & Wild Food Lunch
Walnut Creek, CA
10am – 4pm
Hands-on healing native plant workshop with Dr. James Adams and Enrique Villasenor with a wild food lunch provided by Jess Starwood.
Details and registration
October 2021
Wildcrafted Herbalism: Making Medicine: Teas, Tinctures, Extracts, Preservation of Herbs
(Part 2 of 3 Herbalism Series)
October 9, 2021
10am-1pm
Ventura County, CA
Learn how to make herbal extracts using water, alcohol, oil, vinegar for a variety of healing purposes. All materials and herbs included.
To Register; $65 Venmo to @theforesttable with your email address in the comments.
November 2021
Wildcrafted Herbalism: Topical Treatments
(Part 3 of 3 Herbalism Series)
November 20, 2021
10am-1pm
Ventura County, CA
Learn how to make topical herbal extracts for a variety of healing and self-care purposes. All materials and herbs included.
To Register; $65 Venmo to @theforesttable with your email address in the comments.
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. theforesttable@gmail.com
I am also currently considering event collaborations and teaching opportunities for 2022.
