The Southern Appalachian Mountains are home to an incredible array of plants, both native and naturalized. Join herbalist and wild foods expert, Cara-Lee Langston of Wildcraft Kitchen for a series of six leisurely plant walks to learn about seasonal herbs and wild foods from April to October. You'll learn the basics of plant identification, how to ethically collect wild plants, and safely use them as foods and medicines. All classes are held rain or shine. Class size is limited, masks…

As their blooms fade and fall, it is said that spring ephemerals like trillium and bloodroot impart nutrients and microorganisms into the soil and water, setting the pace for a vibrant, growing season. This time of year, the fragrance of wild rose and honeysuckle is intoxicating, and it will take your breath away if you get a chance to see the elusive pink lady slipper and flame azalea in bloom. Spring gives us clues for what we can find later…

Early Summer Herbs & Wild Foods  June 26, 2021, 9:00 am to 3:00 pm It's chanterelle mushroom season in Northeast Georgia. Let's see what we can find on the trails! Foraging in summer is a prime time to hone your botanical identification skills as many of the plants and fungi are blooming and fruiting. You can tell a lot about a plant by its inflorescence (flower) and fruit. This might even help you distinguish a toxic plant from a non-toxic…