Field and Forest Excursions

Join herbalist, Lori Briscoe, on a walk through the fields, forests, parks and yards of Appalachia.

Identify wild food & medicine growing right under your nose.

Learn more about Southern Folk Herbalism and traditional Mountain Food Ways.
Perfect for all ages and experiences.
Choose from the Scheduled Excursions below, or
BUILD YOUR OWN EXCURSION
Scheduled excursions take place between March and September, and take place at beautiful locations carefully chosen by your herbalist.
Watch the calendar below, and check social media for the next scheduled excursion.
REGISTER for a Scheduled Excursion below.
Have a spot in mind? Maybe it’s your private back yard, back-40, creek bed, timber or acreage.
Contact our herbalist to build your own individual or group excursion.
Availability and travel fees apply.
BUILD YOU EXCURSION - INQUIRY FORM

Plants for food and medicine with herbalist, Lori Briscoe.

SCHEDULED EXCURSIONS

Building your own experience is so easy!
1. Choose your Adventure.
  Would you like a Private or Group Walk?
2. Complete the EXCURSION FORM and tell us about your chosen location, preferred dates and your hiking experience.
3. Hit Submit! We will contact you soon.
4. Grab your boots and I’ll meet you there!
This excursion is hand-crafted to your needs, interests, abilities and experience.
Are you an avid hiker? Lets get deep in the woods.
Is this the first time off the beaten path? You’re gonna love seeing this area with fresh eyes and an open heart (not to mention pick up a bit of knowledge that will soothe your soul)!
Tell me your needs and experiences in the Excursion Planning Form at check out!
~Life (and weather) happens! If you need to cancel, please contact me as soon as is possible.
~If cancellation is made 24 hours before your walk, 50% of the fee will be credited toward your next walk.
~If cancellation is due to weather, we will simply re-book your experience for a later date.
A travel fee of $50 will be applied for any locations over 20 miles from Damascus, Va. This fee is non-refundable.
Of course! Simply complete the Group Excursion Booking to process all fees.
Dress for a Blue Ridge adventure. Sturdy shoes, sunscreen, hats, gloves and a rain jacket may be necessary, depending upon the weather.
You may want to bring a foraging bag or journal to gather or document your findings!
If you have specific question, please contact me.