Berries (and Other Edible and Medicinal Plants) of the Sierra Nevada

Name: Berries (and Other Edible and Medicinal Plants) of the Sierra Nevada
Start: 2025-08-16T09:00:00-07:00
End: 2025-08-16T13:00:00-07:00
Location: Truckee, CA

Schedule

Sat Aug 16 2025 at 09:00 am to 01:00 pm

UTC-07:00

Location

Truckee, CA | Truckee, CA

Hello Floral and Fungal Friends!
As the wildflowers begin to wither and fade, this signals the beginning of what is probably our favorite time of the year; berry and fruit season!
Details
On this walk, we will be traveling into the Sierra Nevada in search of a berry bounty (spoiler...we're gonna find them)! If you've been wondering what that fruit you've been seeing out on the trail is...now's your chance!
While berries will be our focal point, we will also be covering a number of other edible and medicinal plants (potentially mushrooms as well!). Additionally, we will learn the basics of botanical identification, potential look-alikes and the secondary chemical compounds which makes them so delicious (or toxic). This is going to be a fun one!
Leaders
This class will be led Trash Panda Permaculture. TPP is a group of nature-minded souls which focus on the enrichment of our local ecosystems. Their hope is to empower and inspire others to take an active reciprocal role in that process. With expertise in ecology, botany and homesteading, they lead walks and workshops monthly in the greater Northern Sierra Nevada region.
Time and Location
This walk will take place on Sunday, August 10th and Saturday, August 16th in the Truckee / Tahoe City region. The walk will go from 9am and end around 1pm. Exact location and other details will be sent at the time of registration. Participants should expect to hike between 1-3 miles on uneven terrain with roughly 200-400' of elevation gain.
Recommended Packing List
Phone + Camera
Sturdy boots/shoes. Layered Clothing
Small knife for harvesting mushrooms and/or plants
Bag(s) to carry the aforementioned!
Journal or similar for taking notes
Food that will carry you throughout the day!
At least 2 liters of water
Hiking Sticks
Cost
$40/person + Donation-based + Free
In order for participants to glean the most possible from this experience, attendance will be limited.
Contact Information
Additional details, including packing list, carpooling options and weather updates, will be sent to registrants at the time of registration. Please be on the lookout for this email as it will contain important information regarding packing list, carpooling and exact meet-up location.
Should you have any additional questions prior to that time, please feel free to reach out to [email protected]
Thank you and we hope to see you there!
Trash Panda Permaculture