Learn how to safely forage for wild berries! We will begin with a discussion about wild berry foraging, followed by a walk through the park looking for and discussing wild edible berries along the way, as well as how to identify poisonous berries. Berries found may include wild raspberries, blackberries, mulberries, chokecherries, gooseberries, wild grapes, plums, and more. Bring home any berries you find! This class will take place outdoors, rain or shine, but will be cancelled for severe weather. The foraging location will be determined and emailed to you two days prior to class due to variation in conditions that affect berry availability. The class location will be within 20 minutes of Shakopee. You will be walking on uneven terrain, so please dress accordingly. Bring a basket or bag, a pocket knife, and sun and/or bug protection if you wish to use it. There is no guarantee we will find berries, but you can bring home any that you find! Handouts will be provided to assist you in future foraging.
Jaime Rockney, also known as 'Chick of the Woods', loves nothing more than sharing her passion of the forest and fungi with others. In doing so, she hopes they will gain appreciation for the fascinating world within the forest. She has been obsessed with foraging since 2008, started Chick of the Woods Foraging, LLC in 2019, and quit her day job in 2022 to educate about foraging full time. She holds classes and events about trees, mushrooms, berries, and plants. She is a member of the Minnesota Mycological Society, the North American Mycological Association, and has three certifications for identification of and selling mushrooms.
Jaime Rockney
