Foraging Class at Huff Park (Wheel Chair Accessible Class)

Join us for a Wheel Chair Accessibe Foraging Class at Huff Park!

Get ready to explore the wild world of foraging on this guided plant walk through Huff Park. Join plant educator & enthusiast, Heather Walsh of Rooted Connections, as we learn about the various edible & medicinal plants of Autumn that call this trail home, while exploring some samplings along the way.

Event Details:

• Date: Saturday, October 12
• Time: Check-in's begin at 10:30 am, please plan to arrive 10-15 minutes early to sign waivers and prepare to walk. Class starts promptly at 10:45 am. If you arrive late, we are unable to wait for you, so please come find us along the main trail. This is a 90 minute class and the estimated end time is around 12:15pm.
• Location: Huff Park (1435 Aberdeen Street NE, Grand Rapids). Please note that entering "Huff Park" into a GPS may bring you to the wrong street. Entering the address provided will bring you to the correct meeting spot. Entering the address provided will bring you to the correct meeting spot.
• Parking & Restrooms: A small parking lot for parking is available on Aberdeen Street, as well as off street parking along Aberdeen if the parking lot is full. We will meet near the parking lot. There are no restrooms at this location.
• Wear: Clothing appropriate for the day’s weather, comfortable outdoor, closed toed shoes/boots, tall socks and long pants. (Please be mindful, there’s always a chance we could encounter some mud, poison ivy or ticks).
• Bring: Notepad & pen or a charged device for notes, Bug spray & Sunscreen, Water bottle, Umbrella or Rain jacket in the case of rain.
• Weather: Class will remain scheduled in the event of rain. However in the event of severe or extreme weather, class will be canceled and refund will be issued.
• Cancellation Policy: Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours before class start time. No refunds less than 24 hours before class start time.
• Contact: Call or Text: (616) 226-3988 or Email: [email protected]
• Who: This Plant Walk is for humans age 8+. This walk will be done on a paved trail and accessible to wheel chair users. Please no pets, but service animals and well mannered, registered ESA's are always welcome. Rooted Connections events are a safe place for members of the LBGTQIA+ & BIPOC communities.
• Wear: Clothing appropriate for the day’s weather, comfortable outdoor, closed toed shoes/boots, tall socks and long pants. (Please be mindful, there’s always a chance we could encounter some mud, poison ivy, mosquitos or ticks).

Don't miss this opportunity to connect with nature in a unique way and discover the wonders of the plant world. Grab a friend and join us to learn about Fall Foraging!

**If no tickets are sold by 24 hours before the class time, the event will be canceled. Although tickets are always on sale up until the start time of the class, if you plan to attend, please purchase your ticket as soon as you're able, so event organizers can be best prepared for the class and number of attendees. Thank you!**

Host or Publisher Rooted Connections