This November instead of having our typical species walks we are going to mix things up a bit! The North Alabama Foraging club will be hosting its very first I.D. Invasion. This will be very similar to a BioBlitz or foray if you've been to one in the past, but if not, it will generally work […]
We will hold a free educational plant walk on a private property in NE Alabama from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. CST on December 5th, 2020! This walk is on the fundamentals of foraging, with a focus on winter foraging skills. We will cover: Winter Tree Identification (using twigs, buds, and bark) Popular winter edible […]
We are excited to be having a Hike focusing on tree identification in conjunction with the Alabama Mushroom Society! If you're looking to learn the fundamental details that build the skill of Tree ID to consistently identify new trees with confidence, this is the hike for you! Before the day of the event, reading this […]
Learning to Identify Trees in the Wintertime when there are no fresh leaves to utilize can be difficult at first, but is a pivotal skill that will open your eyes to a whole new world of details in the forest. Watching someone pick up a twig and then correctly proclaim the identity of a tree […]
Join Jesse of Feral Foraging for a plant walk in North Alabama. This event will involve slowly scouting the land from trails and stopping to observe useful plants and fungi along the way. We'll learn about edible and medicinal plants from the area as well as the principles of identifying and processing them. There is […]
Identifying trees in the wintertime is often thought of as one of the more difficult skills that a naturalist can learn. However, armed with the right details and knowledge, winter tree identification is actually an approachable skill to people of all experience levels. Course Description: This workshop is aimed to provide you with the fundamental […]
Greetings, nature enthusiasts! The Alabama Foraging Club is excited to announce a monthly foraging walk, led by Spencer Lowery, a mushroom enthusiast and the treasurer of the Alabama Mushroom Society. Spencer has been a mushroom enthusiast/forager for over 6 years. This walk promises to be a deep dive into the world of fungi, but that’s […]
Join expert mushroom identifier Alisha Millican on a hike across one of her favorite foraging locations. Find and learn to identify some highly sought-after mushrooms. Group size will be limited to ensure that everyone goes home with some mushrooms to eat! Some fungi we are likely to find include: Voluminous Milkcap (Lactifluus volumus) Chanterelles (Cantharellus […]
🎉 Discover the Secrets of Tree Identification! 🌳 Are you fascinated by the beauty and diversity of trees? Have you ever wondered how to identify different tree species but felt overwhelmed by the complexity and variety of trees you come across? Look no further! We are thrilled to invite you to our exciting and educational […]
Have you ever been on a walk through the woods and wondered to yourself, “What are all of these trees?” Recognizing the trees around you is an incredible and valuable skill. It creates a sense of familiarity that will make you feel at home in the forest! Identifying trees may sound daunting, but it is one […]
Greetings, nature enthusiasts! The Alabama Foraging Club is excited to announce a foraging walk, led by Spencer Lowery, a mushroom enthusiast and the treasurer of the Alabama Mushroom Society. Spencer has been a mushroom enthusiast/forager for over 6 years. This walk promises to be a deep dive into the world of fungi, but that’s not […]
Do you know how to identify trees when they have no leaves? 🍂 It’s one of the most valuable skills you can learn! The task may seem daunting at first, but if you know what details to look for 🔎, it’s approachable to everyone. This FREE virtual class will teach you everything you need to […]
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