Foraging

There is a deep satisfaction that comes from being able to harvest food and medicine straight from mother nature herself. Only up until recently did our species rely on getting their food from a store instead of growing, hunting and gathering it and this has created an imbalance in our ecosystem (inside and out). Reconnect to your primal roots through the act of foraging to find a deep sense of happiness, confidence, gratitude, and connect with the spirit of Gaia.

I have been an avid forager since 2013, ever since I learned dandelions were edible! I was fortunate enough to have grown up picking raspberries, blackberries, and blueberries with my grandfather but that’s the extent of the foraging I was exposed to. I became so fascinated with learning everything nature has to offer and picked up plant identification and their uses very fast and has now become a part of me and a passion I can’t help but to share with all who are interested in learning and walking this path.

"Study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you." - Frank Lloyd Wright

Upcoming Workshops

Spring Salad Forest Forage: Late April-June

Have you ever wanted to eat a meal straight from the wild? Learn how to pick your own nutritious wild salad right from the forest!

In this workshop you will learn how to confidently identify and sustainably harvest many seasonal wild greens and make a delicious wild salad right from the forest. We will be going for a hike into the forest, getting our greens and hiking back to an outdoor kitchen space where we will prepare our fresh meal provided by nature and of course eat and enjoy together!

As a bonus you will learn incredibly simple, fast to make dressings from nutritious wholesome ingredients that will sure to become a hit in your kitchen!

BYOB (bring your own bowl)!

Partnered with The Escarpment Corridor Alliance. Book this experience and find out about more nature events at https://myescarpment.ca/eca_learning_series/

For Hire! Private or Groups

Interested to see what you have growing on your land? Are you a school or group that would like to learn foraging and more about the natural world?

I facilitate private walks, workshops and programs for school groups, clubs, forest school staff training, corporate groups etc.

Contact me here to discuss rates.

The Practical Foraging Program

This program takes you through a season of foraging. We gather starting late April every 2 weeks up to November. Participants will experience what its like to forage and eat in season as well as make simple medicines and preservation techniques to store food for out of season. In classes from spring through fall we will have lots of time to have you confidently identifying, foraging, preparing, and preserving many wild foods and medicines so you can provide nourishing foods and simple medicines for yourself and those around you.

More info can be found here.

Practical Foraging Program PDF

Practical Foraging Program Testimonials

"Last year, I didn’t hesitate to sign up for his first-year Practical Wild Foraging Program. I was blown away not only by the abundance and variety of edible plants and fruits found in the wild, but also by the ingenious ways Brian cooks and prepares them. Every day out is a new adventure, and I feel wiser and more grounded with the Earth. I love blowing away my family and friends with all the teas, recipes, and edibles I get to bring home. An added benefit has been the group itself that Brian brings together. Over the last year, we’ve all connected and truly feel like a foraging family—eating healthy wild meals together thanks to Brian and his genius ways of preparing nutritious foods from the wild. I’m very much looking forward to my second year in the program and relearning through seasonal plants and discovering new species with each excursion. Thank you, Brian. I can’t thank you enough for how deeply you’ve impacted my life—helping me feel a sense of belonging with the natural world and inspiring me to live each day in wonder with this new perception of the hidden gems of nature. It has truly been an honour to learn from you."

Jacqueline N

"Brian has so much knowledge on foraging. He has taught us everything from plants, mushrooms, fermenting, salve making and more. He has taught me everything that nature has to offer us. I hold Brian in high esteem with his capacity to not only find plants and medicine but also shares all his wisdom in how to process and use plants in miraculous ways."

Monika E

"Foraging with Brian was an amazing experience! I learned so much going out at different times of the season and learning what was growing when. The food we foraged and prepared in so many different ways was incredible - fermenting, drying, pickling and more. Learning from Brian has upped my salad game in a big and delicious way! We even learned practical things like natural antidotes for poison ivy and how to stop a mosquito bite itch while hiking! Brian is a wealth of knowledge, fun to learn from and he has so much respect for nature and teaches foraging etiquette as well. I highly recommend Brian’s Practical Foraging Program."

Sonya S

"I could ask Brian the name of any plant and he always had a correct answer. The recipes we prepared were always delicious, unique and inspiring. Brian showed us a new way to live, to live by the laws of nature as each session he showed us different edible plants ready for harvesting at that specific season. Over all an amazing experience and would love to do it again."

Lee S