Wild Green Soufflé with Violet Garnish. Photo by Julie Walker.

Julie Walker in mask with participants on the hike. Photo by Jeff Nelson.

Last year Keith and I met Julie Walker. She and Keith hosted a hike at Keith’s ranch on the topic of edible plans. Julie is well-grounded in the technical aspects of edible and medicinal plants. Keith added the history and uses from an Indigenous perspective.

The event will involve:

Cow Parsnip. Photo by Julie Walker.

• Introductions, smudge, and prayer in the tipi

• A hike with Julie and Keith to introduce us to dozens of edible and medicinal plants

• Foraging for edible, wild plants and non-native species

• A chance to build your relationship with the plant kingdom using all of your senses and hearing cultural stories that help connect you with the plant

• Preparing and cooking the plants we have picked with the meat, ingredients, and spices brought by participants

• Cooking various recipes using the pot, pans and utensils brought by participants

Then we will have a FEAST.

If you have time, you are welcome to join us.

Keith on horseback with the rest of the foragers. Photo by Jeff Nelson.