{"product_id":"wilderness-education-foraging-hike","title":"Guided Wild Edibles Foraging Hike (5\/3)","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e**Rescheduled from 4\/18 - nothing was ready to harvest!**\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLearn to see the wilderness in a whole new way as we explore the edible plants of the Catskills.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eAdventure Snapshot\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActivity:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Guided foraging hike and edible plant identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⏱️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Full-day adventure (~12–13 hours including travel)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDistance:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate hiking with frequent stops for plant identification\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⛰️ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eElevation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧭 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Beginner-friendly to moderate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e📍 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Catskill Mountains, NY\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e👥 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGroup Size:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Small group experience\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eJoin us for a walk through the wilderness and discover the hidden delicacies that surround you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn this guided adventure through the Catskills, we’ll explore the incredible variety of edible plants growing throughout the forest as it comes alive in spring.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis relaxed and exploratory hike invites participants to slow down and look closely at the landscape, learning to identify wild greens, berries, roots, and other edible plants that have nourished people for generations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMost hikers pass right by these plants without ever noticing them. Once you learn how to recognize them, the forest begins to reveal itself as an abundant natural pantry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlong the way, your guide will introduce the fundamentals of safe and responsible foraging, including plant identification, dangerous look-alikes to avoid, seasonal harvesting practices, and the ecological relationships that shape the forest ecosystem.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis experience is hands-on and interactive. We’ll stop frequently to examine plants up close, discuss traditional uses, and when appropriate, sample a few seasonal wild foods.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌿 How to identify common edible plants of the Catskills\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍃 Key plant families that make plant identification easier\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e⚠️ How to recognize and avoid dangerous look-alikes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌱 Sustainable and ethical harvesting practices\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧭 How to “read” landscapes to find edible plants in the wild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🍓 The seasonal rhythm of wild foods that appear throughout the year\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eThe Destination Backcountry Difference\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhy forage with us? Our NY State licensed wilderness guides are not just hike leaders, they are passionate educators dedicated to helping people build a deeper connection with the natural world.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis is more than a hike. It’s a new way of seeing the forest.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBy the end of the adventure, you’ll leave with a foundational understanding of wild edible plants and a new appreciation for the abundance that surrounds us on every trail.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🚐 Transportation to and from NYC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e☕ \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreakfast:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Fresh fruit, donuts, and a selection of coffee and tea for the drive to the trailhead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧀 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLunch:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e A healthy gourmet lunch and snacks during the adventure. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, and we’re happy to accommodate dietary needs and allergies.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌄 On-trail guidance from an expert NYS licensed wilderness guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eSchedule\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e6:30 Brooklyn pickup near Barclays\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7:00 Manhattan pickup at Grand Central\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~8:30 Rest stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~9:45 Arrival at trailhead\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~12:30 Lunch at the summit with the potential option to summit additional nearby peaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~1:00 Hike out\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~3:30 Van begins return to the city\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~4:30 Rest stop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~7:00 Manhattan drop-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~7:30 Brooklyn drop-off\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAll times are estimates. We adjust every adventure to the pace and needs of the group. Travel times are subject to many factors including weather and traffic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-864e50e0-7fff-88e4-2f16-3250880e1083\"\u003eWhat Do I Need to Bring With Me?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMust have\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e💧 2, 1-liter water bottles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🎽 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Comfortable, breathable clothes. Standard workout clothes are great for hiking\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🥾 \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFootwear:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sturdy sneakers, trail runners, or hiking boots. We’ll let you know well in advance if conditions call for special footwear\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧣 A few extra layers of clothes for breaks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to have\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🌧️ Rain shell\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🕶️ Sunglasses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e🧢 Hat\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(13, 110, 67);\"\u003eFAQs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat happens after I book my adventure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e You will receive a confirmation email for your adventure within 24 hours of booking. Your guide will reach out 7-10 days before your adventure with an update on trail conditions, weather, a final packing list, our adventure waiver, and more.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore questions?\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eVisit our \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/pages\/faq\" style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eFAQ page\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e here.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb id=\"docs-internal-guid-ab6fa90a-7fff-fcb0-a70a-35706ebb0f9c\"\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Destination Backcountry","offers":[{"title":"With Transportation","offer_id":46584228053150,"sku":null,"price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"No Transportation","offer_id":46584228085918,"sku":null,"price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0410\/4501\/files\/06_03.jpg?v=1776356620","url":"https:\/\/destinationbackcountryadventures.com\/products\/wilderness-education-foraging-hike","provider":"Destination Backcountry Adventures","version":"1.0","type":"link"}