Outdoor Adventures: Guided Nature & Forage Walks

Name: Outdoor Adventures: Guided Nature & Forage Walks
Start: 2026-02-01T14:30:00-05:00
End: 2026-02-01T16:00:00-05:00
Location: Ypsilanti Township, Michigan

Schedule

Sun Feb 01 2026 at 02:30 pm to 04:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Ypsilanti Township, Michigan | Ypsilanti, MI

Exciting New Events 2026! Full description & Signup here
https://forms.gle/jeC4Bxw9endKo1kP7
Backpacking 99 (FEB 1, MAR 1, APR 5) 3-part series
If you want to join Guided Backpacking Weekend Excursions or learn basic of wilderness trekking this is the class series for you!
Learn what to pack, how to prepare food, first aid, and more. $30 for the series or $15 for students.
MAY 3 Spring Wildflower ID
Celebrate the thawing & rebirth of spring with wildflower spring ephemeral walk w/ expert guide Charlie
Washtenaw County Farm Park 2230 Platt Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
$10/person or $5 for students
BACKPACKING & WEEKEND EXCURSIONS (signup required)
MAY 22-25 (Memorial Day) BACKPACKING 102
Huron National Manistee
JULY 3-5 (July 4th holiday) BACKPACKING 101
Nordhouse Dunes Lake Michigan
June 13-14 & July 18-19 CAMPING 101
Waterloo Pickney Recreation Area

2026 walks are $10/person which helps cover cost for materials, curriculum planning, and instruction time. If cost is a concern please DM us- we offer volunteer opportunities and strive to offer quality wellness classes for everyone.
Still curious to know more:
Explore the fundamentals of identifying and harvesting wild flora and fungi, and the abundance of natural Michigan ecosystems.
Begin to unearth the ancient patterns of plants and mushrooms thriving in nearby forests and fields.
Educational and hands-on learning will introduce key characteristics of flora & fungi and sustainable foraging practices.
No prior experience or special equipment necessary; just bring yourself and a sturdy pair of shoes. Discover the beauty of the natural world, and the delicious or practical uses of botanicals and edible plants & mushrooms.
Want to become a Guide or interested in scheduling private small group hike? Email us at [email protected] or DM on FB See less

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Past Events this year
SUNDAY MAY 4
Location: TOM FREEMAN PERSERVE
4350 Old, Ford Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
Guides: Matt DeSantis & Charlie
Topic: Insects and Plants
SUNDAY JUNE 1
Location: Barton Nature Area
1010 W Huron River Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48103
Guides: Samuel Heilman, Charlie Fuller
Topic: Birding by Ear
SUNDAY JULY 6
Location: Rhizome Roots Studio 108 Pearl Ypsilanti MI
Guides: Charlie
Topic: Ecosystem Foodwebs & Nature Games(Kid/Family-friendly)
FRIDAY JULY 11 (Special Event)
SUNSET BIRDING WALK & BONFIRE AT CHARLIES
Location: Hewen's Creek
Hewen's Creek South Trailhead Parking, Bemis Rd, Ypsilanti Township, MI 48197
Guides: Charlie & Samuel
Topic: Birding by Ear
SUNDAY AUGUST 3
Location: Cherry Hill 6375 Cherry Hill Rd, Ypsilanti, Mi 48198
Guides: Charlie
Topic: Wildflowers & Insect Walk
SEPT 7
2:30pm Guided Nature & Foraging Walk
Gallup Park 3000 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105-2403
OCT 5
2:30pm Tree ID Walk with Ed
3:30pm Annual Scavenger Hunt with prizes
Bird Hills - Parking and Meet at 1850 Newport Rd, Ann Arbor, MI
NOV 2 BIRDING BY EAR
Location: Furstenberg Nature Area
2626 Fuller Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

DEC 7 WINTER TREE ID CHALLENGE
Location: Bird Hills Nature Area