Refund Policy
· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.
· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.
Fox Haven Foragers: Year-Round Land Reciprocity Circle
February 1, 2025 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm
Throughout the program, you’ll sharpen your observation skills, uncover new plants, and document your discoveries in a phenological nature journal. From tree grafting to mycoremediation projects, the circle offers a balanced blend of technical skills and ethical land care practices.
The heart of the program is the Foragers Patch, a dedicated space where you’ll put stewardship principles into action and deepen your understanding of ecosystem connections.
Meetings will be held on the 1st Saturday of each month, from 9 am to 12 pm, February through November, along with three Zoom conversations on topics like phenology and local history–blending field experience with a solid grounding of regional significance.
—Level 2 Foragers will learn skills like:
Mycoremediation and Forest Inoculation
Pruning for Tree Health and Bark Harvest
Collecting and Processing Nuts and Seeds for Flour
Botany and Ecosystem Study
Population Dynamics and Indicators
Phenologic Journaling
Root Processing and Preserving
Canning, Freezing, Fermenting, and Drying Harvests
Uses and Awareness of ‘Invasive’ Plants
Diseases and Insects
Land Stewardship Design and Rewilding
Some new plants we might meet or go deeper with are: Japanese Knotweed, Barberry, Bloodroot, Spicebush, Japanese Honeysuckle, Sweetflag, Eastern Red Cedar, Oak, Chestnut, Yellow Dock, White Clover, Red Bud Tree, American Beech, Black Walnut, English Ivy, Watercress, Cattail, Willow, Wild Ginger, Wild Geranium, Sumac and various Mushroom species for remediation and eating.
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Series Materials
Book for Year – The Forest Unseen by David George Haskell
Film – Tending the Wild
Essays – Where the Wild Things Aren’t, Voices of the Land
Podcasts etc – For the Wild
Class Dates & Zoom Meet-ups
- 2/3: Winter Tree & Shrub ID, Pruning, Harvesting
- 2/22: Zoom (7:00-8:30 PM) – Introduction to Phenology
- 3/3: Pear Grafting & ‘Wild’ Planting, Sharpening Tools
- 4/7: Spring Ephemerals & Bloodroot
- 5/5: Plants for Watershed & Water Shaping the Land
- 5/24: Zoom (7:00-8:30 PM) – Book Discussion & Local History
- 6/2: Grasses, Sedges, Rushes & Weaving
- 7/7: Canning, Drying, Freezing & Skill-Sharing
- 8/4: Field Trip to Forested Area
- 9/1: Mycoremediation & Forest Inoculation
- 9/27: Zoom (7:30-8:30 PM) – Local History & Project Progress
- 10/6: Processing Chestnuts & Hickory Nuts
- 11/3: Teaching Others about Seed Saving & Land Stewardship
EARLY BIRD SPECIAL!!
USE CODE FORAGE2 for $40 OFF. DISCOUNT DEADLINE DECEMBER 15TH
A word from a past student:
“The Fox Haven Level II Foragers program exceeded my expectations and shifted my perspective as a forager, from human-centric to a broader view of the ecosystems and their complex relationships and changes over time. I loved how hands-on it was, and built both skills and knowledge in a fun and accessible way.” ~April Thompson
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Kikeokan Foundation to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. The Kikeokan Foundation is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Kikeokan Foundation to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. The Kikeokan Foundation is an Indigenous-led initiative working to restore ancestral land and sovereignty to the Piscataway and other Indigenous communities of the Chesapeake.
Weather Policy
If inclement weather is predicted ahead of an event, you will be notified 48 hours before the event date about any cancellation or rescheduling. Otherwise, the event is presumed to take place rain or shine. An alternative venue may be arranged if shelter is required. Please note that refunds are not provided for postponed events or no-shows. However, if Fox Haven cancels, a full refund will be issued.
COVID Protocol
Please do not come to class if you are feeling ill or have been exposed to others who are sick. Email alecks@foxhavenfarm.org to discuss your absence. Masks are optional during all events. If diagnosed with COVID within 5 days post-class, please notify us so that we can inform participants about possible exposure.
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