Upcoming Events
Immerse yourself in nature at one of Rainwalk Rewild's upcoming events!
Our field courses offer the perfect opportunity to develop your wilderness skills, from foraging and fire-making to shelter-building and navigation. Whether you're a novice or a seasoned outdoors enthusiast, our expert instructors will guide you through immersive and hands-on experiences. In addition to our field courses, we're excited to offer workshops about mycology, foraging, and herbal medicine as well as free community gatherings, where like-minded nature lovers can come together to share knowledge, stories, and a deep appreciation for the wild. Join us for an unforgettable journey of reconnection with nature and fellow enthusiasts.
Sliding Scale registration fees are offered for most of our courses. The pricing will either be available at registration or by request.
What’s on the Schedule:
Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop
Learn to grow your own mushrooms at Rainwalk Rewild's Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshops on January 25 and February 8, 2025, in Skagit County, WA. This hands-on workshop teaches you how to inoculate hardwood logs with mushroom spawn and care for them at home. Perfect for beginners, you'll leave with your own log and all the skills to grow fresh, delicious mushrooms.
Guided Botany Walks in NW WAShington
Join Rainwalk Rewild’s beginner-friendly plant walks near Mount Vernon, WA, exploring botany, foraging, ethnobotany, and ecology. Discover local plants, learn identification techniques, and connect with nature on easy to moderate trails.
Introduction to Friction Fire
Learn the ancient art of friction fire in our Beginner Bow Drill Workshop on February 1 in Mount Vernon, WA. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on class teaches fire-making techniques, wilderness skills, and nature connection. Empower yourself, gain confidence, and ignite your survival spirit.
Herbal Tea Blending Workshop
Join our Winter Tea Blending Workshop on February 2 in Mount Vernon, WA! Learn the art of crafting herbal teas, create your own custom blend to take home, and explore the medicinal properties of native and garden-grown plants. Perfect for beginners and tea enthusiasts alike. Reserve your spot for this cozy, hands-on experience that combines wellness, creativity, and community connection.
Winter Ethnobotany Workshop
Join our Winter Ethnobotany Class on February 15, 2024, in Skagit County, WA! Discover how to craft immune-boosting salves, herbal syrups, and custom teas using wild-harvested and locally sourced plants. Enjoy a guided plant walk, hands-on workshops, and sustainable foraging tips. Perfect for beginners and seasoned herbalists. Connect with nature and take home remedies to keep you thriving all winter!
2025 Foraging Apprenticeship
Join our 2025 Foraging Apprenticeship in Washington! This 10-month program offers hands-on learning in plant and mushroom identification, herbal medicine, sustainable foraging, and wilderness skills. Explore diverse ecosystems, gain practical skills, and connect deeply with nature while discovering the art of ethical foraging and wildcrafting.
Eastern Cascades Ethnobotany Intensive
Join our Eastern Cascades Ethnobotany Intensive for a weekend of hands-on foraging and plant identification. Explore the unique plants of the region, learn sustainable harvesting techniques, and dive into the traditional uses of wild plants for food, medicine, and crafting. This immersive campout will deepen your connection to nature and expand your foraging knowledge.
3-Day Backpacking Ethnobotany Intensive
Join our 3-day High Elevation North Cascades Ethnobotany Backpacking Trip! Hike, forage, and explore high-altitude plants, learn sustainable harvesting, and create plant-based crafts. This immersive backpacking experience offers hands-on learning in one of Washington’s most stunning landscapes. Pack your gear and gain new foraging skills in the wild!
Intro to Coil Basketry: Weaving with Pine Needles
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Join our Intro to Coil Basketry Workshop in Mount Vernon, WA! Learn basket weaving basics with pine needles in this hands-on wildcrafting workshop. Perfect for beginners, we’ll cover sustainable foraging and traditional techniques for crafting beautiful, functional baskets.
Wildcrafted Wreath Workshop
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Discover the magic of Washington’s winter foliage in our Wildcrafted Winter Wreath Workshop! Join us in Mount Vernon to craft sustainable wreaths from local materials while learning to identify native trees. Perfect for beginners and nature lovers, this hands-on workshop combines creativity with tree identification skills, connecting you to the Pacific Northwest landscape.
The Forager’s Apprentice: November - Late Fall Roots
SOLD OUT - This foraging experience is part of our 5 month Pacific Northwest Foraging Apprenticeship Program. Starting in July and ending in November, we will discover the world of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Our November session delves into identifying and preparing roots from edible and medicinal plants.
Online Late Fall Mushroom Foraging Seminar
Dive into the fascinating world of late fall mushrooms with our Online Mushroom Foraging Seminar! This virtual seminar, led by seasoned foragers, offers an in-depth look at the diverse and edible fungi thriving in the Pacific Northwest’s cooler months. Learn to identify key species, understand the habitats where they flourish, and discover sustainable foraging practices to enrich your autumn foraging skills.
The Forager’s Apprentice: October - Mushroom Hunting
SOLD OUT — WAITLIST ONLY
This foraging experience is part of our 5 month Pacific Northwest Foraging Apprenticeship Program. Starting in July and ending in November, we will discover the world of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Our October session delves into identifying and preparing edible and medicinal mushroom species.
Fall Mushroom Foraging Adventures
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Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of fungi with our Fall Mushroom Foraging Trips! Join us every weekend in October as we venture into the lush forests of Skagit County and the North Cascades, guided by our seasoned mycologist and naturalist, Matt Hale. Whether you're a seasoned forager or a curious beginner, this hands-on experience will deepen your knowledge and appreciation for these fascinating organisms.
The Forager’s Apprentice: September - Natural Fibers
SOLD OUT - WAITLIST ONLY
This foraging experience is part of our 5 month Pacific Northwest Foraging Apprenticeship Program. Starting in July and ending in November, we will discover the world of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Our September session delves into identifying and preparing fiber plants to make tools and art.
Fall Mushroom Foraging Seminar
If you want to get into mushroom foraging this fall, but don't know where to start or are looking for expert advice to expand your knowledge ... join Rainwalk Rewild's co-founder, Matt Hale, for a seminar about Pacific Northwest edible and medicinal mushrooms. You will learn how to identify common edible and medicinal species, where and when to find them, what to do with your foraged finds, and the most important tools to bring with you on any foray. Bring your questions so you feel prepared for mushroom season in Washington!
The Forager’s Apprentice: August - Summer Herbal Medicine
SOLD OUT — WAITLIST ONLY
This foraging experience is part of our 5 month Pacific Northwest Foraging Apprenticeship Program. Starting in July and ending in November, we will discover the world of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Our August session delves into identifying and preparing medicinal plants and simple herbal medicines.
Foraging for Connection
This foraging experience is a two-day herbal medicine and nature connection intensive designed to open doorways to building a deeper relationship with the plant world while teaching essential herbal preparations.
The Forager’s Apprentice: July - Summer Fruits & Berries
SOLD OUT — WAITLIST ONLY
This foraging experience is part of our 5 month Pacific Northwest Foraging Apprenticeship Program. Starting in July and ending in November, we will discover the world of edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Our July session delves into identifying and preparing summer fruits and berries.
Fundamental WIlderness Survival Training
Join us for a crash course in wilderness survival training on June 15 from 10am to 4pm. Learn essential primitive skills for fire, shelter, and water in the Pacific Northwest. Perfect for beginners seeking hands-on experience in survival techniques.
Wilderness on Tap | May 2024 | Primitive HUnting Technology
Join us for our free monthly Wilderness on Tap series at Farmstrong Brewing Company in Mount Vernon, WA to learn something about nature, rewilding, or wilderness skills, discuss the month’s theme, and meet new people.
Kula Academy | Spring Foraging and Wild COoking
Join our Spring Foraging & Cooking Wild Edibles workshop where we’ll learn how to find and forage for edible plants and mushrooms, prepare delicious snacks, and revel in the art of sourdough fermentation!
Medicine of the Forest Mother: Ceremony and Council in the Forest
Join us in Mount Vernon, WA on May 11 from 11AM - 4PM for a special day dedicated to forest medicine, community building, and celebrating mothers.
Wilderness on Tap | April 2024 | Primitive Hunting Technology
Join us for our free monthly Wilderness on Tap series at Farmstrong Brewing Company in Mount Vernon, WA to learn something about nature, rewilding, or wilderness skills, discuss the month’s theme, and meet new people.
Spring Ethnobotany: Tinctures, Wild Edibles, and Coffee
Join us in Skagit County on April 27th from 10 AM to 3 PM for a captivating Spring Ethnobotany Workshop! Explore the art of crafting tinctures, discovering wild edibles, and brewing dandelion coffee.
Introduction to Wildlife Track & Sign
Join our Intro to Wildlife Track & Sign field course on April 21 from 12:00 - 3:00 PM. Explore the basics of wildlife track identification, scat, gaits, and movement as well as practice the art of casting tracks to study at home.
Drunken Botany: Herbal Cocktails and Mocktails
Indulge in Drunken Botany: Herbal Cocktails and Mocktails workshop in Skagit County, WA on April 20th from 5 PM to 7 PM! Join us for an enchanting evening exploring herbal mixology and the local flora of Mount Vernon.
Spring Foraging: Bitter Greens, Herbal Vinegars, and Kombucha
Join us in Skagit County, WA on March 23rd from 9 AM to 4 PM for an enriching Spring Foraging Workshop! Explore Herbal Vinegars, Wild Bitter Greens, and Kombucha crafting.
Mushroom Log Cultivation Workshop
Learn how to inoculate a log with mushrooms! | Join us on March 16th from 12 PM to 4 PM for an immersive Edible Mushroom Cultivation workshop in Skagit County, WA.
Kula Academy | Women's Basic Outdoor Survival Skills
In the Women’s Outdoor Survival Skills workshop, we will introduce outdoor sur-thrival techniques in a container that is encouraging and confidence-boosting.
Wilderness on Tap | February 2024 | Storytelling and Mythmaking
Join us for our free monthly Wilderness on Tap series at Farmstrong Brewing Company in Mount Vernon, WA to learn something about nature, rewilding, or wilderness skills, discuss the month’s theme, and meet new people.
Winter Ethnobotany: Plant Walk + Remedies: Salves, Syrups, Teas
Explore Winter Ethnobotany in Skagit County, WA on February 24th from 9 AM to 4 PM! Join our immersive workshop for a plant walk and hands-on creation of herbal remedies like salves, syrups, and teas!
Edible Mushroom Cultivation: Log Inoculation
SOLD OUT! NEXT COURSE ON MARCH 16 — Learn how to inoculate a log with mushrooms! | Join us on February 10th from 12 PM to 4 PM for an immersive Edible Mushroom Cultivation workshop in Skagit County, WA.
Wilderness on Tap - January 2024
Join us for our free monthly Wilderness on Tap series at Farmstrong Brewing Company in Mount Vernon, WA to learn something about nature, rewilding, or wilderness skills, discuss the month’s theme, and meet new people.
Monthly Skill Share - December 2023
Join us for our free monthly skill share to learn something new, discuss the month’s theme in a talking circle, and meet new people.
We Also Design Custom Programs!
Do you have a skill you’ve always wanted to work on, but don’t see an upcoming field course about it? We’d love to hear your suggestions for workshops or set up a consultation to create a custom program just for you.