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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 6d

Scenes from our sea urchin uni class join us next time!

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 8d

It's harvest season!. Join Lori this Sunday for a 3-hour exploration of harvesting wisdom and vitality through nature-based mindfulness practices. We will listen with our hearts and bodies to NatureGPT (Greater Perspective Taking), the highest form of intelligence. www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 13d

In this free talk, we will share tools & tips to stay safe in the woods. What would happen if we had an accident or became lost? learn:

Basic wilderness safety
Equipment
What to do if you have to spend the
night out
injuries, including wild animals
Search & Rescue Case studies

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 19d

Learn how to make gorgeous pine needle baskets with fiber artist Abeni Pierson Nov 16th near Berkeley in a Redwood Grove. Space is limited to 15, so don’t wait if this speaks to you. www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 20d

do you have plans this coming saturday? Get your river swim on before it gets cold! Join us in the morning in Nevada City for acorns and bay nuts, then cool off in the stunning emerald green Yuba River in the afternoon! Camping option next to Hoyt Crossing. register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 20d

It's chicken of the woods aka COW season in California! This one made an unexpected appearance on this gorgeous work of art.

Hoo made it? NorCal Artist William Thomas, photographed by Sheri Oswald, and shared with her enthusiastic permission here!

#mushroomart #foraging

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 25d

Explore how practicing mindfulness outside cultivates a deeper connection to the land and our own inner wisdom. Lori is an incredible teacher, she’s taught at top-tier places like Esalen & Google for years. Support your wellbeing, $60-$100 sliding scale. register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · 28d

Come learn about mushrooms with renowned mycologist @alanrockefeller.bsky.social

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Sep 12

Got Halloween plans? Join us Halloween night for a plant class-ritual with Lia Leibman, and discover herbs and simple guided rituals to heighten your senses as the veils grow thin.

Join us and go out afterwards, or go home early for a nourishing grounded evening.

www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Sep 10

Want to level up your cooking skills? Come take Chad Hyatt's cooking class. This was just announced, and it's already half full. We did one a few months ago, and it was so fun and delicious, and everyone who came was super cool. register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Sep 9

Practicing mindfulness in the outdoors offers an embodied deep sense of belonging as we feel ourselves intimately connected with all of life. Join us as we harvest nourishment through nature-based mindfulness practices. $60-$100 sliding register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Sep 4

join us for our acorn and bay nut class in berkeley, sebastopol or nevada city with Autumn Summers and Christopher O'Maelmacasa. only 3 spots left for berkeley.
register: www.forkinthepath.org/schedule

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 22

join us in berkeley sept 6 (2 spots left) or Sebastopol oct 18 (6 spots left) www.forkinthepath.org/classes

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 20

join us! www.forkinthepath.org/classes

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 14

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 13

This class is offered two times (not a series):
Sat Sept 6th 10am-3pm in Berkeley (led by Autumn Summers with special guest Tamika Banks)
OR
Sat Oct 18th 10am-3pm in Sebastopol (with Autumn Summers)

Register and more info: www.forkinthepath.org/classes

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 11

fun fact about #urchin ... they MOVE!!

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Aug 9

scenes from our urchin class this morning. eat urchin, help kelp!

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jul 11

What are you doing tomorrow Sat 7/12? Want to come seaweed foraging, for free? A community member has donated 2 tickets. We will be holding a drawing this evening at approximately 5:30 pm. The class is near Bodega Bay and starts at 6 am (low tide) giveaway details here: forms.gle/PZe7aSZPK8Yo...

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jul 10

check out this delightful recap of Autumn's seaweed class from @eatchofood. thanks Kristina!! our next seaweed classes are this weekend July 12 & 13, then our final classes for the season are July 26 & 27. Stock up on seaweed while you can! space available in all classes

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jul 1

A bag full of delicious boletes Mikhael found scouting for our upcoming Mount Shasta Mushroom foraging classes

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forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jun 30

Seaweed foraging is such a sweet and meditative activity. We have four more classes in July if you'd like to try it! It's a great way to get away from this stress of life! www.forkinthepath.org/classes

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jun 25

What are you up to this weekend?

Join us for this meditative & gentle experience of learning to gather edible and nutritious seaweeds. Autumn is a local and very senior-level instructor; she's wonderful to learn from!

Sat at 7am and Sun 7:30am
Near Bodega Bay
www.forkinthepath.org/classes

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jun 18

forkinthepath.bsky.social @forkinthepath.bsky.social · Jun 11

We have our last Sierra Nevada ecology class of the season Sat. It rained several days this week, so we are expecting to see more mushrooms this weekend (but of course can't guarantee.) More info at www.forkinthepath.org/classes