If there’s one skill that can improve your foraging yield, it’s tree ID. In this class, we’ll take a field trip to the Frederick Municipal Forest to identify common trees that every mushroom hunter should learn. We’ll also talk about decomposing matter and how that presents an opportunity for mushrooms to flourish.     Meet

Learn the fine art of modern cake design with Allie Smith of Bramble Baking Co.! Using fresh herbs from Fox Haven and Bramble Baking Co.’s buttercream frosting, a beautiful, one-of-a-kind cake will not be difficult to achieve. Each participant will take home a cake decorating toolkit and a delicious 6″ fully decorated wildflower cake! Bramble

. Join us in the herb garden for a hands-on experience picking your own herbs. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to

Co-create a multi-course meal from scratch using seasonal vegetables and mushrooms. We will harvest or forage, then cook over a wood fire. All the while, we will be teaching you everything you have ever wanted to know about vegetables and mushrooms. The menu will include three courses, beginning with a hot-simmered mushroom sipping broth, followed

September sees the ripening of Paw Paw, the blooming of Goldenrod and the fruiting of Autumn Olive. Another foodie adventure awaits as we comb through the Paw Paw trees in search of ripe fruit and harvest enough Autumn Olive for making ketchup. Taylor grew up in Frederick, where his years exploring the woodlands around Lake

Enjoy a presentation led by our beekeeper, Laith Nichols. Learn about the amazing biology and behavior of honey bees, how honey is made, and the importance of all bees and other pollinators in the production of food. This class can is geared towards anyone interested in the amazing world of honey bees! Weather permitting, a

Immerse yourself in a rejuvenating sound bath and tea ceremony at Fox Haven! Using singing bowls and other vibrational instruments, this 75-minute sound bath utilizes frequency, vibration, and stillness to create a meditative and relaxing environment–promoting a sense of calm and peace. In this session, we will gently explore a brief intention-setting meditation, followed by

Learn about making your own natural dye using seasonally abundant herbs! This class will inspire you to upcycle and recapture waste for a fun natural project you can show off! Natalie will show you how to prepare a dye bath, dye cloth, and make your own design using all-natural ingredients. After the dye demo, you

In this immersive experience, you'll be transported through the history and art of distilling. Then get hands-on to create your very own recipe! A local distiller from McClintock will introduce the art of gin-making through the centuries. You will have the opportunity to sample many styles of craft gins and spirits. Afterward, we'll walk the

On the day of the Autumnal Equinox, we will continue our walk through the astrological zodiac to honor the autumn signs of Libra, Scorpio & Sagittarius and their energetic imprint on our earth. · Learn about the plants that are related to each of these signs and the different ways to use them · Dive

Fox Haven’s Art Show Fundraiser is an experience that’s part fundraiser, part garden party complete with tours, herbal cocktails, art bidding, and more! Join in this extraordinary experience that blends art, nature, and community! -Sip on refreshing herbal cocktails as you immerse yourself in the beauty of the garden. -Take a guided garden tour and

In this 2 hour session, the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy trained guide Monica Wenzel will walk you through sensory invitations to help you slow down, awaken your senses, and reconnect with nature. Please bring a lawn chair or yoga mat and wear sturdy boots Location This event will take place in Fox Haven’s

Join us in the herb garden for a hands-on experience picking your own herbs. This monthly offering is designed to introduce you to the growing cycle of plants. During your visit, you'll have the opportunity to harvest up to 5 bundles of herbs that are ripe and ready! A farmer will be onsite to guide

Join us for a lesson on the art of formulation! Founder of Tonic Herb Shop, Ashley Davis, will discuss her approach to product making and custom formula design. She will discuss the primary considerations that go into crafting a formula, such as actions, energetics and taste. She will introduce the triune formulation technique as one

Tour the Garden and tea tasting with Fox Haven staff and learn about the plants that are ripe for harvest. From the ferny plant that made Absinthe to the root that made the first marshmallow to the flower that stops bleeding – we’ll tour the stories and senses that fill our garden. Participants are welcome

Have you ever been curious about the benefits of crystals--iron, sulfur, copper content, and all? In this introductory lesson, we'll demystify the hard facts about minerals, and explore their use as an energetic pairing with herbals.   Meet your teacher Annie is a mineral nerd and an herbal student. She can be found outside foraging

One of the biggest advantages of mushroom tinctures is that they have a longer shelf-life than storing fresh mushrooms. In this class, you’ll learn the process of double extraction and try your hand at making your very own mushroom tincture to take home. Meet your teacher, Harriet! Harriett is one of the founders of Baltispore.

Enjoy a presentation led by our beekeeper, Laith Nichols. Learn about the amazing biology and behavior of honey bees, how honey is made, and the importance of all bees and other pollinators in the production of food. This class can is geared towards anyone interested in the amazing world of honey bees! Weather permitting, a

This beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the easy to identify, edible species of mushrooms that can be found in the Maryland area during the autumn months. The class will begin with a talk about the ethics and safety of wild foraging mushrooms. We will also talk about how mushrooms grow, what their characteristics are,

Mushroom growing can be a fascinating and educational activity for homeschoolers. It provides an opportunity to learn about biology, ecology, and agriculture while also producing a delicious and nutritious food source. In this class, a local mushroom grower will explain the process of growing mushrooms, then we'll get hands-on to innoculate a mushroom bed at