Foraging Tours, Walks, Classes, and Groups (Updated for 2025)
The list below has been curated to include only those groups and foragers that schedule regular events and are currently active. Please email us about any broken links or incorrect links so we can keep the list updated. If you offer classes or scheduled foraging events feel free to contact us about being added to the list.- eattheplanet.org@gmail.com
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1. Ohio Wild Food Fest
Ohio Wild Food Fest – September 28th 2024 – Punderson State Park.
- More information: https://ohiowildfood.com/
- Contact: info@ohiowildfood.com
- Events Schedule: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ohio-wild-food-fest-2024-tickets-858952699647?aff=oddtdtcreator
- Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/ohiowildfood/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ohiowildfood
2. Trillium Center
In 2012, herbalist Leah Wolfe started the Trillium Center as an educational center for herbalism, foraging, and other folk arts. Leah’s background is in public health, health research, and health education. Sign up for courses in-person or online or schedule a personal assessment or private class.
- More information: https://www.trilliumcenter.org/
- Contact: leah@trilliumcenter.org
- Events Schedule: https://us10.campaign-archive.com/home/?u=ed1d61b28464b767de8859f05&id=f598a8733a
3. The Mushroom Hunter
Don King, can often be found hiking the forests of Ohio and neighboring states in search of wild mushrooms and other delicious and healthy edibles, which he considers to be the pinnacle of sustainable, local foods. King’s enthusiasm for wild foods stems from his passion for cooking, where he believes that the freshest ingredients yield the tastiest results. He loves to share his wild food knowledge with others and offers both group and private foraging classes in the Northeast Ohio area.
- More information: https://www.themushroomhunter.com/
- Contact: donthemushroomhunter@gmail.com
- Events Schedule: https://www.themushroomhunter.com/mushroom-hunts/
4. Foraged & Sown
Foraged & Sown is managed by first-generation female farmers. It is located in North Linden, Ohio. They offer mini-forays.
- More information: http://www.foragedandsown.com/about
- Contact: foragedandsown@gmail.com
- Events Schedule: Foraged & Sown Farm Store – Foraged and Sown
5. Lorenzo Cooks
Lorenzo Hosts foraging classes and wild food lunches or dinners in the Central Ohio Area. Guests will meet the wild ingredients in a hour long walk, followed by a culinary exploration of foraged, local and high quality ingredients. The goal of these classes is to experience nature through a different lens and build a relationship closer to the natural world!
- More information: https://www.lorenzocooks.com/
- For inquiries: chef@lorenzocooks.com
- Events Schedule: https://www.lorenzocooks.com/classes-5oDvX
6. Ohio Herb Center
Ohio Herb Center is located in Gahanna, Ohio and it is the best place to learn and experience gardening, culinary, aromatic, and herb wellness. It offers classes and workshops.
- More information: https://www.ohioherbcenter.org/about
- For inquiries: Click here.
- Events Schedule: https://www.ohioherbcenter.org/learn-classes-1
7. The Ohio Mushroom Society
In 1973, they founded The Ohio Mushroom Society. It encourages those who are interested to have an intensive study about fungi. In doing this, the club will be able to grow the member’s enthusiasm for learning about wild mushrooms. They offer mini-forays.
- More information: https://ohiomushroomsociety.wordpress.com/about/
- Contact: membership@ohiomushroom.org
- Events Schedule: https://ohiomushroomsociety.wordpress.com/events/
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Where around Miamisburg Ohio can i take classes on wild mushrooms
Would like to take a class.
Check out http://www.spicebushwoodcraft.com!
Classes near Central ohio
Looking for foreging classes in Preble County Ohio…any info or contacts for this area?
Would like to take a class on foraging wild mushrooms and other edible wild plants but I am a hands on learner I live in Ohio
Checkout https://www.lorenzocooks.com/ for foraging classes and dinner in Central Ohio!
Spicebush Woodcraft and Foraging offers foraging classes, wild food experiences and primitive skills workshops all year long in Central Ohio!
A lifetime of experience in the woods and over 10 years experience as a chef to bring you the best wild food experience in Ohio!
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I am moving to Hamilton, Ohio in April of this year from the beautiful Pacific Northwest. I would like to know if there are any foraging classes or groups around Hamilton, Ohio.