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.
Join us for the sixth year of Fox Haven Foragers. In this Level 1 series, we’ll visit some common favorites like milkweed, goldenrod, cattail and elderberry. We’ll also introduce some seasonal species to our forage like witch hazel, Paw Paw, sumac, and aronia.
Fermenting blackberry leaves for tea, hunting for edible mushrooms, plucking ripe Paw Paw, cooking up cattail, propagating and stewarding wild species and so much more will be explored this year! Each Foragers class will include plant ID, foraging, and processing the season’s bounty with local guides from diverse backgrounds and skill-sets.
Class runs from 9 am to 12 pm on the second Saturday of each month from February through November. The first 2 hours of class will be held in the field, gathering plants and learning botany skills. The last hour is spent processing and preparing the harvest into a tasty meal or a take-home medicinal.
**Fox Haven Foragers: Level 1 (Session 1) is SOLD OUT. Due to popular demand, we have opened up a second session available for purchase here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fox-haven-foragers-level-1-session-2-tickets-1355519986
SERIES SCHEDULE
2/13: Ethics of Foraging and Elderberry Propagation with Lacey Walker
3/13: Willow, Witch Hazel and Walnut with Taylor Roman
4/10: Spring Mushroom Foray with Jared Urchek (Field Trip)*
5/8: Friends and Foes Plants with Holly Poole Kavana
6/12: Cattail and Milkweed with Nick Spero
7/10: Fermented Blackberry Tea Leaves & Botanical Soda with Lacey Walker
8/14: Herbal First Aid with Katelyn Jarkowiec
9/11: Paw Paw Haul with Taylor Roman
10/9: Fall Mushroom Foray with Sam Feld (Field Trip)*
11/13: Seed Saving & Propagation with Lacey
*Some classes will be held at a location outside of Fox Haven
Whole Series Cost: $380.00 ($360.00 Early Bird Discount)
Early Bird Deadline is December 15th
Looking for more opportunities to learn about foraging? Check out Level 2 Foragers: Advanced Land Stewardship & Reciprocity
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/level-2-foragers-advanced-land-stewardship-reciprocity-early-bird-tickets-130455448759
About LandBack Tax
From 2022 onward, Fox Haven will donate $2 from each event ticket to the Piscataway Conoy Tribe to pay LandBack tax, acknowledging our access to stolen Indigenous land. Through Piscataway Eyes 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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