Join Vince Aiello, a Madison-area forager, for a two-part foraging experience this spring. The first session, Intro to Foraging, takes place on March 13 from 6-8 PM in our library, where Vince will lead an engaging PowerPoint presentation covering local edible plants, ethical foraging practices, and safe identification techniques. Then, put your knowledge into practice with a hands-on foraging walk on Sunday, May 4, from 10 AM - 12 PM. Meeting at Four Winds Farm on the patio before heading into the woods, this guided walk will offer a chance to identify wild foods in their natural habitat. A perfect opportunity to deepen your connection with nature, this experience is great for beginners and seasoned foragers alike!
*Fee: $60 (includes both dates)
*Space is limited to 20 participants.
Please note: Your ticket includes access to both the Intro to Foraging class on March 13 and the Foraging Walk on May 4. Tickets are non-refundable and cannot be split between participants.
ABOUT THE INSTRUCTOR
Vince Aiello
"I have always been drawn to nature. I can’t really say when it started exactly, but I do know that I was inspired by the stories my grandpa would tell over the dinner table. I’d hear about all the wild foods they would collect to survive on, and the plants they used for medicines. Years later I attended a foraging walk with a friend that was led by Sam Thayer. He is a true expert in foraging. I was stunned by how much one person could know about plants and nature. After the walk I remember telling my friend I don’t know how he knows that, but that’s what I want to know. Not knowing where to start I did the only thing I could think of. I bought a book on Wisconsin plants and started learning slowly, very slowly. Over time I improved on identifying plants. That first year with certainty I could identify about 6 plants. Now I can identify over 130.
From then on, I was driven to learn any and everything I could about nature, foraging and herbalism. I did this by attending many plant walks, workshops, and herbalist classes. Eventually, I started leading walks. I started a business to help others deepen their connection to their local environment by learning about and collecting wild edible and medicinal plants. If you are interested you can find out more at https://www.fireandforaging.com"
No outside food or beverages are allowed at any Four Winds Farm class.
All sales final, we do not issue refunds. If you can't make your booking, we must be notified 24 hours in advance to issue class credit.