Edible Plants

Enjoy Alaska with a local. Get off the beaten path and on to a more personal tour. Get driven to the places you want to go, to do the things you want to do on your vacation. A unique experience based on your preferences, and recommendations from your tour guide. Options include viewing totem poles, museums, a Native American clan house, learning and picking wild edible and medicinal plants, visit a dispensary, go shopping for art or jewelry, viewing wildlife like salmon (in spawning season) possibly bears, certainly eagles and more.

Spend the day following the historic Apache Trail on a guided true wilderness adventure. Enjoy a visit to Goldfield Ghost Town, Tortilla Flat, and a boat ride on Canyon Lake. It's a perfect day out in the Sonoran Desert. Enjoy this small-group tour limited to just 13 people in a custom van with leather captain's chairs.

Come visit our mini permaculture farm at Hidden Jungle Beach House! This is an interactive experience where you will see, touch, and taste a diverse variety of edible and medicinal plants. Meet our chickens and guinea fowl, learn about backyard farming and the medicinal and edible plants of the Costa Rican rainforest! We are here to show you that you can do a lot in a small space! We will teach you about the variety of medicinal plants we have growing here and how to use them. This is a great experience for anyone with an interest in gardening, plant medicine, keeping chickens, growing your own food, homesteading, and becoming more self-sufficient. We would love to share our paradise with you!

Experience the intense flavors of fresh hibiscus along with our flowers in syrup, preserves and tea, while you’re guided through our estate greenhouse and outdoor exploration garden. Everyone is familiar with the showy hibiscus flower, but we mainly grow the edible kind called Hibiscus Roselle. Roselle is a tropical plant historically used for medicinal purposes and still has many health benefits today. Actively enjoy both our indoor hydroponic farm and outdoor garden we use for multiple edible varieties. Savor the taste of each of our specialty products grown, harvested and produced right here on the farm. Immerse yourself in a behind the scenes tour of our farm with a 45-minute light walking tour with firsthand explanations from the owner, followed by hibiscus tea and other unique snacks. Take pictures and enjoy all the views of both the farm and ocean, all the while engaging in Q&A. We invite you to enjoy this uniquely tropical plant.

Big Island Farms is spread across 64 acres along the breathtaking Hamakua Coast overlooking the Pacific Ocean with panoramic views from Waipio to Hilo. The farm is carved into two large sections by the historic Hamakua canal which brings water from the pristine Kohala forest preserve and provides irrigation to the lower (makai) section of the property. The upper (Mauka) portion, which is above the canal, of the farm is planted in organically grown Macadamia nuts and Kukui nuts (candle nut). The lower portion below the canal is a diverse collection of permaculture food forests, a variety of themed gardens, coconut orchards and living spaces for our Big Island educational programs. The gardens contain over 200 unique species of edible and medicinal plants including: Coffee, Banana, Papaya, Cassava, Taro, Ginger, Turmeric, Cacao, Avocado, Breadfruit, Coconut, Sugar Can, Sweet Potatoes, Kukui, Ti (KI) and a wide variety of Bamboos just to name a few.

Delves into the fascinating world of medicinal plants, herbs, and traditional mountain survival skills. Set against the stunning backdrop of Banff National Park. Once you set out on the trail, you’ll be greeted by the breathtaking scenery that Banff National Park is famous for. Along the way you’ll learn about their historical uses, from healing properties to nutritional benefits, showcasing how these natural resources have supported human life in the region for centuries. The tour will also explore traditional mountain survival skills that have been passed down through generations. Your expert guide will share essential tips and tricks used by locals to thrive in this environment. The balance of education, adventure, and connection to the environment creates an enriching experience that is sure to resonate with participants long after the tour concludes

The Hidden Waterfalls Tour has this name for a good reason. An experience that is truly off the beaten track, we estimate that less than 300 travelers have ever visited this undiscovered part of El Salvador. Your tour guide will be clearing a path with his machete as he/she stops to teach you about the medicinal and edible plants that the local people still use to this day. Then we will arrive at the first of multiple waterfall jumps and naturally carved rockslides for you to enjoy. This tour has something for everyone and should be the number 1 thing on your itinerary when visiting El Salvador.

Join a guided nature walk in the breathtaking town of Canmore, Alberta. Deepen your understanding of local flora, enhance your foraging abilities, and equip yourself with survival skills that have been passed down through generations of mountain dwellers. As you step onto the trail, be greeted by the stunning natural beauty of the Canmore landscape, characterized by its rugged mountains and serene valleys. The hike will take you along carefully selected local trails that boast picturesque views and vibrant ecosystems. Engage in hands-on plant identification, learning to recognize various species by their distinctive features, such as leaves, flowers, and stems. Your guide will share insight into the countless ways these plants have been historically used for healing and nourishment. Discovering the rich tapestry of local knowledge about plants provides a deeper connection to the landscape and its history.

A unique experience of being able to learn traditional Laotian cuisine in nature with only what nature offers to cook With the help of our native facilitator from the KHMU tribe, you will discover the unique exotic edible plants of the primary forest of Laos, pick them and then learn to cook the typical dishes of Laotian culture. Bamboo is the raw material of Laotian cuisine and you will learn it.

Be impressed by a variety of blooms in the colour-themed Herbaceous Borders resulting in a lively fiesta of colour throughout the year. Meander through the woodland paths of the Birch Grove featuring five species of birch from Asia and North America. Take a moment of quiet contemplation in the Queen Mother’s Garden with its luscious tropical borders and shady spaces under mature trees. View 400 species of drought-resistant plants originating from the Mediterranean, South Africa, South America, Australia, and California in the Dry Garden. Delve into the Global Growth Vegetable Garden which will challenge perceptions of conventional kitchen gardens with its range of edible plants, from the everyday to the exotic. Take in the heady scents of the charming Rose Garden and Rope Walk with its flamboyant collection of roses.

Enjoy the beauty of the Olympic Peninsula forests while learning what, how and when to forage seasonal wild edible and medicinal plants, herbs, lichen and fungi.

During the lockdowns of 2020/21 many people rediscovered the outdoors once more, how often do you get the opportunity to walk a woodlands with a lifelong pagan who is also a trained Seanachaí (traditional storyteller) and professional Guide! This walk can be what you want it to be, a fascinating ramble giving you some unique insights and tricks to use in the future. Or an opportunity to learn more about Pagan Ireland, and how you can draw some of the ancient traditions and practices into your life. Or perhaps you simply want to know whats safe to eat should your tummy start to rumble on a Sunday walk in your local parklands! From Ghosts to foraging, from bushskills to paganism, there's something for everyone and I can promise there's no other tour like it! And you can even bring your dog and the tour finishes with a refreshing bottle of Sparkling Nettle Drink from the multiple award-winning brand WILDAbout. Made from 100% organic nettles and made just 20 minutes away!

LET US GO ON A LITTLE FORAGING MISSION TOGETHER! – Explore with me the local area by foot where I will show you around 50 (!) different edible wild plants plus a few poisonous ones – The walk also includes the sampling of foraged food/drinks and homemade natural skin salves/creams

Explore Our Village life and experience this place that seems to be trapped in a time bubble, were subsistence farming still is the order of the day.

On your private guided tour through the Tongass National Forest you will discover the area's rich history, learn about native edible and medicinal plants, and experience the natural beauty. You'll explore the heritage of the Tlingit people, the impact of Russian colonization in Sitka, and the region’s plants and animals. Stops include Starrigavan Estuary (Old Sitka), Sitka National Historical Park (Totem Park and Indian River). This tour is perfect for anyone interested in history and nature. – Guided walk through the Tongass National Forest – Learn about the Tlingit and Russian History – Visit key historical landmarks, including Sitka National Historical Park/Totem Park – Experience the beauty of local trails and natural scenery

The islands came to worldwide prominence when Ko Phi Phi Le was used as a location for the 2000 British-American film The Beach. This attracted criticism, with claims that the film company had damaged the island's environment, as the producers bulldozed beach areas and planted palm trees to make it more resemble descriptions in the book,[1] an accusation the film's makers contest. An increase in tourism was attributed to the film's release, which resulted in increased environmental degradation. Phi Phi Le is home to the "Viking Cave", where there is a thriving industry harvesting edible bird's nests.

This one-day jungle trek includes visiting Khmu and Lanten minority villages, trekking through the dense Nam Ha National Protected Area, learning about herbs and edible plants, and discovering how indigenous people use jungle resources. You’ll also enjoy a Khmu-style jungle picnic lunch.

Learn the ancient skills of survival in the woods, including how to build a shelter, gather water, make a fire, and forage edible plants or set up traps for food. Both novice campers and seasoned backpackers will benefit from hands-on activities during this 5-hour class with a naturalist instructor. The session takes place in a redwood forest in Boulder Creek, located just north of Santa Cruz.

Once an old grazing land, thankfully the Anglican church in partnership with Bangalow Land and Rivercare Group have regenerated this area with hundreds of native plant species that are really important to Bundjalung people. During the tour, Delta points out a variety of these edible bush tucker plants, as well as plants used for natural medicine, jewellery, fibre, tools and weapons. She speaks about local indigenous history and shares traditional stories that have been passed down to her from her ancestors. There are opportunities to learn some Bundjalung language and we are sometimes lucky to see Binging the river turtle or Junbung the platypus.

Come embark on an extraordinary adventure with us! Our immersive foraging workshop promises to transport you deep into the heart of nature, where you'll discover the abundance of the surrounding environment. Guided by our knowledgeable herbalist instructor, you'll gain the skills to recognize, gather, and prepare a diverse array of wild edible plants. Engage fully with the awe-inspiring beauty of the outdoors and anticipate a day brimming with fresh insights. Whether you're an experienced forager or simply intrigued by the natural world of plants, this event offers an essential experience you won't soon forget. Your ticket grants you access to: – 90 minutes of expert guidance – downloadable PDF containing workshop highlights and information covered – a delicious cup of organic herbal tea Please note: *This workshop will not cover fungi identification. *Visit our site for exact dates the workshop will be taking place.