Hike & Learn: Responsible Foraging

Along with the cooler weather comes a new mix of fauna here in Southern Indiana. Join the Co-op as we learn how to identify, collect, and prepare a variety of natural food sources on the trails.

• Difficulty: Moderate (entirely off-trail)
• Length: 1-2 miles

What to Bring

• Sturdy shoes for hiking
• Long pants and sleeves
• Day Bag
• Water (for drinking) and snacks
• Packed lunch (eaten on trail)
• Sunscreen and Bug spray
• Walking stick or hiking poles (recommended)
• Clean shoes for the car ride (leave in the car)

Other helpful items specific to foraging:

• a mesh bag
• pocket guides for fauna (trees/shrubs/fungi)
• ziplocs or other sealed storage containers
• a knife
• a mess kit (plate, fork)
• a camp chair

We'll supply kitchen stuff (but you can bring yours too):

• a camp stove + fuel
• large water jug
• paper towels
• a mesh bag for mushrooms
• cooking oils
• salt/pepper + other seasonings
• a camp table

Schedule

• 10:00 - Meet and hike at USI beforehand (optional)
• 1:00 - Meet at Hovey Lake (main lot).
  We'll check-in at the info station before heading to lot W2.
• 15:00 - Return to picnic shelter to prepare / cook our findings
• 17:00 - Event ends

Notes

• Wear long pants and sleeves to help protect from occasional briars.
• There are many burrs that stick to clothing - avoid softer fabrics and stick with nylon or polyester pants to collect fewer burrs.
• Expect mud.

Ground Rules

• Children permitted. (Bring a waiver)
• Dogs permitted with organizer approval only. (Contact organizer to inquire)

Maps / Information

• Meet at Hovey Lake main parking lot (see event map)
• We'll take a vehicle or two to our destination parking lot (W2)
• Hovey Lake Printable Map