Foraging in the Sonoran Desert - Spring

Tucson, AZ

Foraging in the Sonoran Desert - Spring

Bean Trees, Cactus, Greens, & Roots

with bioregional herbalist & forager, John Slattery

Tucson, AZ

March 18-19, 2023

Workshop fee - $350

Early Bird - $285

*Limited Space Available

The Sonoran desert abounds with wild plant food!

Learn the seasons, learn the plants. This is the path of the forager. Spending time in nature is our best way to learn. Under the guidance of an experienced forager, one can dramatically increase their learning curve.

John Slattery

I arrived in the Sonoran Desert over 20 years ago at a time when very few were thinking of how to live off the desert in a harmonious way. I was called to walk the plant path and was solely married to this way of life for many years. I have since raised my daughter on wild plant foods and have shared this knowledge with 100s, if not 1,000s of people through my classes, apprenticeships, and books.

The act of foraging is easy. It’s the work that leads up to it, the discipline and restraint initially involved, that gives the forager the gift of insight and the confidence to do so gracefully, productively, and honorably.

Learn in great detail about the major and minor food plants of the Sonoran desert in spring time. Turn these 2 full days of learning into a lifetime investment for future knowledge gathering and wild food foraging!

In this initial class of the season, we’ll explore the variety of bean trees becoming familiar with their traits and we’ll discuss when the optimal harvest is for each part of each tree.

We’ll also explore a variety of cactus foods, focusing on what’s available now or what’s coming up soon in the spring.

We’ll also have a great variety of greens as well as some roots and bulbs to choose from.

This weekend will prove to be information packed as we explore the Sonoran desert near Tucson, AZ at an elevation just below 3000’.

PAST WORKSHOP: Foraging in the Sonoran Desert: Bean Trees, Cactus, Greens, & Roots

$325.00 $400.00

Registration for 2 days for 1 participant

Held near Tucson, AZ

March 18-19, 2023

Workshop Fee - $400

Early Bird - $325 *Until March 7

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Although camping is available in the park, the demand is high this time of year so it may be full. Additional information will be provided upon registration.