Immersive Wild Food and Foraging Experience with Cookbook
About this experience
Discover the flavors of the wild as you forage for edible treasures along the Bay Area's picturesque coastlines or forests!
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What's Included
- Virgin Gifts exclusive foraging class led by an expert guide
- 2 to 3-hour classes, depending on the option selected
- Choose from seasonal coastal or forest sessions
- Forage for mushrooms, clams, or other natural ingredients
- Take home a copy of Forage. Gather. Feast. by Maria Finn!
What happens on the day
From seaweed to mushrooms, urchins to wild greens, get ready to experience the Bay Area’s natural pantry!
With an expert guide leading the way, you’ll learn about Northern California’s rich ecosystems and how to ethically harvest wild foods. The best part? There’s a variety of seasonal classes to choose from, including (offerings are subject to change)*:
- Mussels Exploration in Marin and Santa Cruz
- Culinary Mushroom Camp in West Marin and Salt Point
- Forbidden Fungi in San Francisco
- Clamming in Bodega Bay and Tomales Bay
- Sea Urchin, Mussels, and Seaweed in Sonoma and Mendocino
- Dungeness Crab Camp in Bodega Bay
No matter what, you’ll enjoy an immersive, hands-on experience designed to connect you with nature and the incredible bounty it provides. Plus, you’ll take home a copy of Forage. Gather. Feast., featuring over 100 nature-inspired recipes by Maria Finn, foraging expert and owner of Flora & Fungi Adventures!
*Please note: If you’re attending a mussel, sea urchin, or crab class and wish to collect any organisms, you must purchase a one-day fishing license before your session.
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When Do I Choose A Date?
Either yourself or the lucky recipient can make a booking and select dates once you are in receipt of the voucher. You’ll register the voucher, follow the booking instructions, and your experience with us begins!
Year-Round:
Select Saturdays and Sundays
*Classes can be offered 1-4 times per month
Important Details
Essential Information
- No experience necessary
- If you’re attending a mussel, sea urchin, or crab class and wish to collect any organisms, you must purchase a one-day fishing license before your session unless you aleady own a license.
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Returns, Exchanges & Cancellations
Returns
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be returned hassle-free within 14 days. All refunds will be made to the original purchaser.
Exchanges
Experience Vouchers that have not been redeemed can be exchanged for anything else in our marketplace at any time. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs more, you'll simply have to pay the difference. If you choose to exchange for an experience that costs less, you'll have a credit towards your next booking with Virgin Gifts.
Cancellation Policy
Once you have received a booking confirmation, all bookings are final. No cancellations or rescheduling requests will be allowed. Failure to appear on your booked date will result in the loss of the value of your experience. In the event that your tour is cancelled due to inclement weather, you will be able to reschedule directly with the experience provider.
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