Join a certified foraging expert to learn all about the basics of safe foraging practices. This program includes a lesson on uses of foraged finds as well as a walk through the woods to find what is in season! Learn about what it takes to become a foraging expert and sample some of the provided goods. This class is for those 10 years of age or older. A Recreation Passport is required for entry into Hoffmaster State Park. This class is part of the Department of Natural Resources Outdoor Skills Academy, which offers in-depth, expert instruction, gear and hands-on learning for a range of outdoor activities at locations around the state.

Hosted by: Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR)

Cost: $30

To register for this class, go to Michigan.gov/DNRLicenses and click on the “Purchase a license” button. Sign in (using either a username and password or your ID and birthdate), and find the class under the Outdoor Skills Academy tab.

Learn more at Michigan.gov/OutdoorSkills, or connect with Kaitlin Lindahl (lindahlk@michigan.gov; 269-716-4685).