see info on my FAQ google doc including results from search about rates. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1NAXkVBn0sL4nxfuEI14oPIgwIviQf9IE16nFVGs1VG4/edit?tab=t.0

I offer private/guided/personalized walks for individuals, families, neighbors, and small friend groups, and separate rates for organizations and institutions, since those typically involve larger groups and more coordination.

fees for individuals, families, neighbors, and small friend groups : $150/hour for 6 folks. each additional person (up to 10) is extra $25/per person per hour.

see this example with drop down by activity/program: https://www.piedmontwildlifecenter.org/all-program-faq

you may ask…

“Where is the best place to learn to forage?"

Right where you live. Often people don't realize how many interesting plants are growing within their small yard or surrounding neighborhood. Frequently I show up and we could literally spend several hours just at their doorstep talking about all the foraging gifts of common weeds and trees. 

Soil disturbed by human activity + sun = great habitat for common edible plants—we can often find more to forage in yards, suburban, and urban areas than the deep woods.

As long as you/your neighborhood aren't applying herbicide, we'll find plant friends to celebrate—no need to travel far plus you get to build meaningful relationships with these plants you can see everyday through all four seasons.

Sometimes folks don’t have access/ease at home or want to see a favorite park, nature preserve, or trail with new eyes. If so, just let me know the address of where you’d like to meet (and note that while we will be able to practice our ID skills, we might not be able to nibble or collect on public lands).

“Where is the best place to learn to forage?"

Right where you live. Often people don't realize how many interesting plants are growing within their small yard or surrounding neighborhood. Frequently I show up and we could literally spend several hours just at their doorstep talking about all the foraging gifts of common weeds and trees. 

Soil disturbed by human activity + sun = great habitat for common edible plants; can often find more to forage in yards, suburban, urban areas than the wild woods.

As long as you aren't applying herbicide, we'll find plant friends to celebrate—no need to travel far plus you get to build meaningful relationships with these plants you can see everyday through all four seasons.

Sometimes folks don’t have access/ease at home or want to see a favorite park, nature preserve, or trail with new eyes. Please contact me to see if I have suggestions for a location in your area where we can meet (and note that while we will be able to practice our ID skills, we might not be able to nibble or collect on public lands).

"When is the best time to take a plant walk?" Now! Different seasons provide different edible and medicinal friends to visit and learn—yes, even winter! Scheduling a walk in multiple seasons multiplies the diversity of plants you can meet.

"Who will we see?”

Year round I love to highlight wild greens and trees! Some other seasonal specifics to consider:

Winter gives us a chance to hone our tree identification skills and It's the time of year when biting insects are less present—If you have a field or forested area you wish to walk that doesn’t have clear or maintained trails, winter can be a good time for us to explore. No walks offered in January.

Spring can be extra lush with roots, shoots, unfolding buds, and even bark harvest for tree medicine. Summer flowers and fruits are fantastic. Due to heat and humidity, I often suggest morning walks in June and I typically don't schedule rambles in July and August. Fall features tree food and medicine like the abundant nuts in our area. 

By the way, while we might cover a few common mushrooms if present, I do not focus on fungi :-) If this is your priority, check out Anna.

"What if it’s raining, cold, or hot come the day of our walk?"

Once we set a date, we plan to meet rain or shine and can reschedule if there’s extreme weather (snow/ice, thunderstorm, heavy precipitation with temps below 50 degrees). This might mean that we are out and about in the rain so be sure you are comfortable exploring in the elements and have an umbrella or other gear to support your personal comfort and safety. When there are predictions of inclement weather I do not make a decision until the day of our walk. Thanks for being patient.

"How can we make the most of our learning together?"

Wild edible plants are learned one at a time just like our cultivated vegetables. can flag plants. homemade wooden stakes with blank label or these available at hardware stores. (see peter gails article pg 63 deets)

make a map of your yarden marking structures, trees, and other landmarks or go to gis for your county and print aerial map.

use note app on phone that allows you to insert pictures into text. draw pictures. could press specimens after review.

"Is this personalized plant walk appropriate for kids?"

kids 6 and older recommended. babies fine. good to ask kiddos if they want to come :-)

elementary-age kids can be so good at quickly learning plant patterns/identification. however, because it is essential for careful listening and learning (we do have toxic and poisonous plants in our area), it only feels responsible for me to share with a few kids of this age at a time, which doesn’t really work with a homeschool group or class.

"How long do you recommend for our walk?"

"How many people can be in our group?" Why is there a group size limit?

from one to 

"Will you come to my neighborhood? 

Yes! I need one person to be the liaison and handle communication and payment. there are different fee scales.

i couldn’t offer these personalized plant explorations without someone volunteering to coordinate for their family/neighborhood. i hear your curiosity about how to share the costs. i know in the past some friend groups have all pitched in to share the investment and the volunteer organizer collects those funds then gives me one check or cash (or could be venmo if needed).

school group? office? 

event?

if there’s any fieldwork prep prior to walk/event, there’s an additional fee for that visit

"How far will you travel?”

"Are dogs allowed?"

If we are meeting at your home and they are well behaved, yes. If rambling a neighborhood or meeting at a public space, no.

What are the rates?

What are your COVID safety precautions?

I am vaccinated and boosted. We'll wear masks for close conversations.

release form for all participants

seasons, bugs, prep, trails?

bring tea, review, preparations

testimonials

if interested in wheelchair accessible or limited mobility plant exploration, be in touch. i am eager to make this possible.

in the future will be available for indoor seated sharing.