Field Courses, Workshops, & Seasonal oFferings
At Rainwalk Rewild, our field courses and weekend workshops invite you to deepen your relationship with the land through hands-on learning, ancestral skills, and community connection. Whether you're seeking to learn Pacific Northwest foraging, master fire-making and shelter-building, or explore herbal medicine, each experience is designed to be immersive, empowering, and rooted in place.
From wild food and mushroom foraging to nature-based crafts, wildlife tracking, plant identification, and traditional earth skills, our offerings are led by experienced naturalists and guides who teach with reverence, curiosity, and care. These workshops, immersions, and gatherings are open to all experience levels — from beginners to seasoned outdoorsfolk.
In addition to our paid programs, we host free seasonal skill shares, create educational content on Instagram and YouTube, and publish plant profiles on Substack where people of all ages can come together to learn, share stories, and reconnect with the wisdom of the wild.
Wilderness Skills & Nature Connection in the Pacific Northwest
What’s on the Schedule:
2025 Foraging Apprenticeship
REGISTRATION IS CLOSED » Waitlist Available for 2026
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.
Village Skill share
Join Rainwalk Rewild for free monthly Third Thursday Skill Shares in Mount Vernon, WA—hands-on, seasonal gatherings to explore ancestral skills, community resilience, and nature connection. From cordage and fire-making to wild food potlucks, seed swaps, and storytelling, these short and sweet evenings offer a welcoming space to learn, share, and connect with others. Open to all ages and experience levels. Come as you are, and bring something to share!
WoodsWoman: A Women's Survival Overnight Intensive
APRIL REGISTRATION IS CLOSED
Join WoodsWoman, a women's survival overnight intensive blending hands-on wilderness skills, full moon ceremony, and nature connection. Learn firecraft, shelter-building, foraging, and water purification in an inclusive space at Tyee Arts & Education Center, Mount Vernon, WA. Experience empowerment, community, and deep nature connection under the stars.
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!
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.
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.
Intro to Coil Basketry: Weaving with Pine Needles
SOLD OUT —
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
SOLD OUT —-
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.
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
SOLD OUT
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.
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!
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.
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.
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.