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Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Find the edible treasures hiding in plain sight at Prospect Park as you learn to identify and gather edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and berries. This guided foraging walk is led by an expert and offers a fresh way to explore the park while building your knowledge of wild foods.
Oct 24th
11am–2pm ET
$25
26 Seats Left
Oct 31st
11am–2pm ET
$25
31 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–2pm ET
$25
32 Seats Left
Nov 15th
11am–2pm ET
$25
30 Seats Left
Nov 22nd
11am–2pm ET
$25
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Sat. Oct 24th, 11am–2pm ET
(3 hours)
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Inside Central Park W & W 72nd St, New York, NY
Take a foraging adventure through mid-spring greenery and uncover a rich mix of bold flavors and textures. From peppery mustard greens to tender cattail shoots, you will gather wild ingredients in Central Park and turn them into a memorable salad. Bring out your inner cook while exploring nature's seasonal pantry.
Oct 24th
11am–2pm ET
$25
32 Seats Left
Oct 31st
11am–2pm ET
$25
32 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–2pm ET
$25
32 Seats Left
Nov 11th
11–11am ET
$25
32 Seats Left
Nov 14th
11am–2pm ET
$25
32 Seats Left
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Sat. Oct 24th, 11am–2pm ET
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Central Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Inside Central Park W & W 72nd St, New York, NY
Sample the unexpected flavors of early spring while foraging through Central Park on this guided culinary adventure. You will learn how to spot, identify, and gather wild edibles, then turn nature's bounty into tasty, made-from-scratch dishes. A hands-on chance to explore wild food right in the heart of the city.
Oct 24th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Oct 31st
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 11th
11–11am ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 14th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
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Sat. Oct 24th, 11am–2pm ET
(3 hours)
Prospect Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Prospect Park, Brooklyn, NY
Taste the wild side of Prospect Park as you forage for peppery hedge mustard, corn-tasting chickweed, and spinach-like lamb quarters. A one-of-a-kind culinary outing right in the middle of Brooklyn's leafy green oasis.
Oct 24th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Oct 31st
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 8th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 15th
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
Nov 22nd
11am–2pm ET
$15
32 Seats Left
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Sat. Oct 24th, 11am–2pm ET
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Foraged Medicine & Wild Weeds Walk
Remedies Herb Shop See all classes by this school @ Grand Army Plaza, Brooklyn, NY
Embark on a botanical journey through Prospect Park with herbalist Dawn Petter to uncover the hidden treasures of native plants used for food and medicine. Explore the medicinal benefits of urban wilds, delve into plant identification, and witness the early seasonal transformations of our weedy companions. Join us for an enlightening experience in the heart of nature's pharmacy.
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$28
Cunningham Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY
This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...
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$5
Cunningham Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY
This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...
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$10
Sunken Meadow State Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Sunken Meadow Park, Kings Park, NY
Join us for a one-of-a-kind foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we'll uncover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Explore the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.
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$25
Croton Aqueduct (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry, NY
Discover the best edible wild plants of early spring on this distinctive tour led by Violet Brill. Pick up knowledge of, collect, and savor some of our most common and tasty renewable species in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Dress for the weather and bring bags for your finds, plus water and lunch.
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$25
Sheldrake Lake (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY
The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...
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$20
Saxon Woods (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Saxon Woods Park Parking lot, White Plains, NY
Discover the hidden flavors of nature in Saxon Woods with an expert forager. Investigate the tasty character of wild herbs and greens, from tangy sheep sorrel to peppery mustard. Sign up for this flavorful adventure and broaden your culinary horizons.
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$25
Sheldrake Lake (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 685 Weaver St, Larchmont, NY
The 17-year-old foraging expert had been co-leading tours with her dad, "Wildman" Steve Brill, since she was 9. "I'm glad to be rid of her," exclaimed her grumpy father. "She finds all the plants and mushrooms faster than I do, she bosses me around, and she steals all my jokes!" Sheldrake Lake is great for early spring foraging. Right out of the parking lot, the group will collect garlic mustard, a nutritious, tasty, invasive, garlicky green with...
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$10
Sunken Meadow State Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Sunken Meadow Park, Kings Park, NY
Join us for a distinctive foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we discover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Step into the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.
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$15
Belmont Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 625 Belmont Ave, North Babylon, NY
Discover the hidden treasures of nature in late fall at a scenic location near North Babylon, NY. Uncover the tasty character of autumn olive berries, lemon-flavored sorrel, and seafood-flavored oyster mushrooms. Sign up for a distinctive foraging experience that awakens your taste buds and connects you with the bounty of the wild.
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$25
Fungi and Plant Foraging Walk and Medicinal Tincture
Remedies Herb Shop See all classes by this school
Join John Michelotti from Catskill Fungi and Cheryl Boiko owner of Remedies Herb Shop in Brooklyn and Woodstock for a foraging walk and tincture making workshop, up in the beautiful Catskill Mountains! John will share his endless enthusiasm and expertise of the fungal world as we explore the woods and in the afternoon he will take us through the process of making a mushroom tincture for you to take home. As we wander, Cheryl will guide you on the...
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$98
Nature Journaling Hike in the Park
Remedies Herb Shop See all classes by this school
Experience a mindful journey into nature through guided hikes, meditation, and journaling. This immersive practice encourages deep connection with the natural world as you sketch, write, and observe your surroundings. Pause for a guided meditation, explore plant life, and discover the art of nature journaling while gaining insight into herbal remedies along the way.
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$30
Hempstead Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, , Hempstead, NY
Discover the abundant, edible wonders of Hempstead Lake State Park in West Hempstead, NY. Join us for a one-of-a-kind foraging experience across diverse habitats as we sample nutritious plants like sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and field garlic. Uncover the flavors of nature and bring out your inner wild forager.
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$25
Hempstead Lake State Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ Eagle Ave, West Hempstead, , Hempstead, NY
Discover the abundant, edible plants of Hempstead Lake State Park in this one-of-a-kind course. Learn the flavors and medicinal qualities of various shoots, greens, and flowers found across the park's diverse habitats. Expand your culinary range with sassafras, chickweed, hairy bittercress, and more.
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$15
Belmont Lake State Park (Kids 12 & Under)
"Wildman" Steve Brill See all classes by this school @ 625 Belmont Ave, North Babylon, NY
Discover the hidden delights of a little-known park and step into a three-hour foraging adventure, uncovering a variety of wild foods. From lemony sheep sorrel to spicy hairy bittercress, this distinctive tour offers a chance to investigate the flavors of nature. Sign up for an unforgettable culinary experience in the beauty of Belmont Lake State Park.
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$15
Reviews for Foraging Classes in NYC
Foraging Classes in NYC are rated 4.6 stars based on 179 verified reviews from actual CourseHorse.com purchasers.
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Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
We had a really lovely foraging walk. Steve is very knowledgeable about the local flora, approachable, and has a full stack of amazingly corny jokes. Highly recommended. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Wildman Steve is an entertaining and knowledgeable guide - highly recommend going on a foraging adventure with him! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Waldman Bill was great and we learned a ton. Such a fun day out -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
steve was super knowledgeable. loved the route of the tour -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
It’s a fun experience for all ages to sit back and listen to a passionate individual like Steve talking about the very same plants we find ourselves walking passed in our life’s. Time flew as you learned the use cases and the right plants to snack on or incorporate in your meals. It was a lot of useful information to process and definitely has me looking at the environment differently. Lovely soul and entertaining to say the least. Really helps with cementing the information you receive. I look forward to attend more classes as I develop this new skill. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
One of the best classes I’ve ever been on. The instructor was so funny, everyone was having a blast, the vibe was great! The day was great. Learned some much. One hundred percent do it again and will! Looking forward for summer classes. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Really enjoyed the class I learned so much looking forwards to taking this course again. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Wildman Steve is incredibly knowledgeable, engaging and kind. This course has changed the way I walk in our city parks. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Delightful experience and guide, will do again. Main advice - bring hand warmers in the winter. -
Prospect Park (Kids 12 & Under)
Excellent course! Only issue was actually finding the in-person foraging class, which was meeting in a crowded public area without sufficiently specific location details and no instructor contact details on the Coursehorse website or emailed course registration confirmation. Luckily the instructor's name was mentioned on the Coursehorse website, and I was able to do and online search, find his contact info and reach him by phone to locate the class so my daughter and I could get there before they departed into the woods for the class. Coursehorse should provide better class meeting location details and instructor contact information on their website and emailed course registration confirmations. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
This class was amazing– exactly the kind of expert and community treasure we should be featuring on this platform. Steve is awesome. I had an amazing time, it was exactly what I was looking for and showed me new dimensions of my neighborhood and connect with my neighbors. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
The class was extremely informative and steve is a funny guy. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Steve was hilarious, insightful and took great care on guiding us through the park and providing detailed identification of plants. Best money you'll ever spend on a course, and one that will help you find free food for the rest of your life! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
The instructor was very informative! And the foraged snacks along the way were delightful treats. I feel more connected to our parks after taking this foraging class. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Wildman Steve is a quite the character, but a devoted and invaluable resource for learning about the world around us! Highly recommend this insightful and surprisingly affordable experience. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
It was great class and teacher! However please check hus website for the actual info of the class! Meeting location is the same but the time is probably different! Definitely worth it, he was very knowledgeable and funny! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
It was fun! We walked through prospect park looking for different plants/herbs to forage. The guide was eccentric and knowledgeable. I definitely forgot most of the things he taught us, but it was fun regardless. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Steve and Violet were immensely knowledgeable and I recommend this walk to anyone curious about connecting with the plants in their path. As an amateur forager, I left with several new plant allies to name and work with as food and medicine. Disclaimer: brace yourself for some seriously corny jokes :-) -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
wildman steve brill is an incredible teacher & entertainer! we had a blast learning about edible (& inedible) plants right here in nyc -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Comprehensive and informative, really cool practical knowledge and fun guidance! -
Foraged Medicine & Wild Weeds Walk
Dawn was so informative, engaging, and lovely! Definitely recommend for anyone who is interested in learning about local NYC plants and medicinal herbs. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
This could not have been any better. Mr. Wildman is about as entertaining and informative as any instructor ever. Bring a friend and take a walk around the park eating the edible plants you walk past un-knowingly every day. Make sure to bring water and a lunch unless you want to subsist on gout weed alone! Bring a plastic or paper bag if you want to keep some plants for recipes. We made a great pesto from the greens we collected. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Wildman Steve is a wonderful naturalist and guide. He shared so much with us, lore, botany, stories, herbalism. I learned a lot. I have been very eager to learn about foraging and he set me up. -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
Loved it. But I think there were too many people. Walks should be smaller -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
this was so much fun! recommend to everyone who loves nature -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Truly an amazing experience! Steve and Violent were so fun an informative, it was honestly one of the best things I’ve done in Brooklyn since living here! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
It was a fantastic class! I cannot believe all these edible plants we consider weed grow wild all over the park! Thank you!! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Steve and Violet were excellent guides for our Prospect Park excursion. I wasn't expecting such a good turnout of people from diverse backgrounds, and I was so happy with the wealth of information that was generously provided by the guides and shared by everyone. It was fun and I want to do another tour with this father-daughter duo soon. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Steve is a real treat! His knowledge and way to teach are exemplar -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
This was a glorious experience! Steve is so knowledgable, patient, nice, all around great. I cant imagine there is a person on earth who wouldn’t be happy spending a few hours foraging and learning with him. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Great class with wild man Steve and his daughter! I learned a lot and am surprised there is so much food to eat in prospect park! I took lots of notes and look forward to learning more! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Amazing experience. Me and my friends had a great time learning from Steve and his sweet (and very smart and knowledgeable!) Daughter! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
I wasn't into foraging at first and was brought to this by my wife. However, both Wildman Steve Brill and Violet were a delight and their passion for foraging is so pure and infectious. I would recommend this to anyone! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Such fun and learned so much. -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
I loved learning foraging at the Central Park with Steve who offered me better understanding the ecology of where I live. This was my second tour with him and I invited four friends and they all enjoyed learning very much. -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Very hands on and informative. -
Belmont Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)
Wild Man Steve is hilarious and full of so much knowledge!! It was the perfect beginner session. I can't wait to take another class closer to home so I can go on my own foraging excursions. -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
It was a great experience! Just don't do it in 90-degree weather...(smile) -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
Enjoyed every moment of this tour! Strongly recommending, you will have a lot of fun! -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
Was great, super informative and enjoyable! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
We loved our foraging walk with Steve Brill! We learned so much about what we could forage, how to recognize it, what some of it's health benefits were and even recipes on what to do with it. Every month brings new things to forage, so this is a class to do time and again. And I will! -
Sheldrake Lake (Teens/Adults)
It was so much fun and very informative! My kids also enjoyed themselves a lot and learned a lot. V was such a great teacher -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Incredible -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
This was a great class, super informative, fun, and family-friendly. A group of friends and I took the class together and it was really helpful for future foraging! I think a more socially distant approach could help during these times (maybe a smaller group?) as well as a shorter class time. Steve is amazing and we thank him for a great afternoon in Central Park! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
My 11 year old daughter & I had such a fun time in the park learning about plants! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
The most enthusiastic, high energy tour I've ever been on. You'll learn a lot about the plants and recipes for using them. A few people on our tour loved it so much it was their second or third time. I could see myself doing it again in a few months to discover different plants. Only downside was there were 30 or 40 people participants (likely due to the nice weather), so it was challenging for all of us to fit on some of the paths. Bring a lunch! -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
It was the best ever course I had done, I learned a lot about foraging, I advise anyone to do so, there are lots of things to forage in the park anywhere and Steve Brill is the best, very knowledgable funny a true comediante, I sure will go to others foraging trips with him again -
Central Park (Teens/Adults)
Fabulous! He’s great with kids and super knowledgeable. Would do it again -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
An extremely knowledgeable guide! -
Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)
Steve and his daughter Violet are incredible knowledgeable, kind, and funny tour guides. The tour is amazing because it combines nature, history, and culinary arts. It was definitely cold when we went, and some of our group had to leave early because they didn’t dress warm enough, so make sure you bunch up if you’re going in March. I definitely want to go again at different points of the year to see the different vegetation that grows.
