EXPERIENCE NATURE

We believe that deepening our understanding of nature inspires a stronger desire to protect it. Through our educational hikes and privately hosted forays, one can expect to learn the foundations of sustainable harvesting for edible plants, wild mushrooms, sea urchin and seaweeds. With our knowledge—and your curiosity, we hope to nurture a lasting appreciation for the natural world and a lifelong connection to the outdoors.

Private Classes and Group Forays

  • SEA URCHIN EXCURSION

    Kelp forests provide essential habitat and food for countless marine species. But with the sharp rise in purple sea urchin populations, these vital ecosystems are being wiped out.

    As sea urchins multiply unchecked, they overgraze the kelp, transforming lush kelp beds into barren seascapes. This dramatic shift not only reduces biodiversity but also threatens the health of the entire coastal ecosystem.

    This course examines the threat of sea urchins to the Sonoma Coast, and provides techniques on how humans can partake on a hands-on fight against these spiny, yet incredibly delicious, creatures.

    Kindly note, a day permit ($20) or seasonal license MUST be obtained for this class. Please visit the California Department of Fish and Wildlife website to acquire one online or at a location near you.

  • WILD MUSHROOM FORAY

    This hands on experience is only available for small groups of up to 8 people.

    Kindly note that this course is offered year around, but that mushroom season in Sonoma County is November through March.

    Our guided mushroom walks are on the Sonoma Coast about 2.5 hours north of San Francisco.  All details you need including packing list, meet-up location, and more will be sent once your booking is confirmed. 

  • SONOMA COAST SEAWEED

    Learn how to sustainably harvest a handful of edible, annual and perennial, seaweed varieties from the Sonoma Coast. We will learn how to identify seaweeds such as wakame, nori, kombu, bladderwrack, and turkish towel where we can discuss and share recipes for the kitchen as well as other health benefits for using seaweed. No license or permit required for this course.