Wild Edible Foraging with Swallow Tail Adventures in BC
Difficulty
easy
Duration
2 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels, comfortable walking required
Overview
Discover BC’s edible wild plants on a guided foraging walk with expert tips, tasty samples, and a new appreciation for nature’s seasonal offerings. Join Swallow Tail Adventures for an outdoor culinary journey.
Spring + Summer Foraging Class
2 Hour walk • Ages 5+
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About This Adventure
Embark on a unique 2-hour guided walk through BC's coastal wilderness, discovering a bounty of wild edibles like fiddleheads, licorice fern, and oyster mushrooms. Perfect for food enthusiasts and hikers alike, this experience includes expert insights, tasty forest nibbles, and a handy PDF guide to local edible plants.
A foodie perspective on shoots leaves and edible trees.
Duration
2 Hours
About
Learn how to identify BC coastal wild foods; berries, edible trees, shoots and leaves, great for food nerds and hikers. Fiddleheads, licorice fern, big leaf maple flowers, nettles, elderflowers, oyster mushrooms and wild camomile to name a few. This is a guided 2 hour walk exploring and identifying all that spring or summer offers.
More info
Trip includes an expert guided walk, forest nibbles and pdf list to edible wild plants that you can find on the coast of BC
Adventure Tips
Wear sturdy footwear
Closed-toe shoes with good grip are essential as the terrain includes uneven forest floor and slopes.
Bring a small knife and basket
These tools help collect edible plants without damage and make transporting your foraged finds easier.
Stay on designated paths
To preserve delicate ecosystems and ensure safety, stick to marked trails during the walk.
Respect local regulations
Follow guide instructions and local laws related to foraging to promote sustainability.
Local Insights
Wildlife
- Bald eagles
- Pacific newts
History
Indigenous communities have relied on these coastal plants for centuries, shaping regional culinary traditions.
Conservation
Swallow Tail Adventures emphasizes leave-no-trace principles and sustainable harvesting to preserve BC’s biodiversity.
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Recommended Gear
Comfortable hiking shoes
Good grip and ankle support are important for uneven terrain.
Reusable water bottle
Stay hydrated during your walk through BC’s wilderness.
Notebook and pen
Jot down plant names and notes from the guide.
Weather-appropriate clothing
Layered clothing suitable for variable coastal weather.
spring|summer specific