Eco-Foraging Camps in River Haven, WI

Eco-Foraging Camp in River Haven, WI

Every several weeks, during our beautiful Northern Summers

What is Eco-Foraging?

We define Eco-Foraging as the process of searching for edible plants provided by Nature, then eating them! This process involves living and walking in Natural surroundings for a few days, forming friendships and communal awareness, re-discovering our intimate contact with our natural sources, and learning to trust that Nature will always provide; everything we really need is already here, around us!

Foraging heals us and connects us. Foraging gives us freedom and fulfillment. Foraging is fun!

Can Foraging Provide Sufficient Food and water?

We can never guarantee the caloric intake of each individual forager. Since most foraging camps are short (1-4 days), there is never any risk of starvation... We will always find enough edible leaves, flowers, seeds, roots, bulbs, bark, or fruit to sustain us even on restricted calories. There are always plenty of weeds to forage. And the food is so nutritious (the highest density of nutrients per calorie ingested) that we can do extremely well on smaller quantities if necessary. River Haven will provide unlimited purified (reverse osmosis) drinking water, and Dr. T will re-mineralize it with "Concentrace" from Ecopolitan.

What Are the Benefits of Eco-Foraging?

Besides the satisfying challenge; the deeper understanding of the human condition; the acceptance of what is; the camaraderie and introduction to like-minded people; the learning of new skills; and the gaining of "survival knowledge" while experiencing plentiful Nature - we benefit from real and meaningful detoxification, from extreme nutrient density unheard-of in agriculture, and from eating plants containing health-enhancing properties.

And, of course, let's not forget the enjoyment of a whole new world of numerous fresh flavors derived from plants previously recognized as mere "weeds"...

What Should We Bring?

Basic camping gear (tent, sleeping bags or mattress and sheets/blankets, flashlights, appropriate clothes, sun-bathing suits, natural mosquito repellants/net, hat, etc.), good explorative attitude, musical instruments, books about edible wild plants, a refillable water container (preferably glass or non-leaching metal), small reusable bags (for those who like to "hoard " foraged food...), and a good set of teeth! Do NOT bring any food with you to the camp, that would defeat the purpose and demoralize other participants!

What Else is on the Premises?

A knowledgeable guide (Carol D. Ewert, Certified Clinical Herbalist) is provided for your comfort and peace of mind, at least initially! River Haven's intentional community grows its own organic CSA garden supported by the Ecopolitan Restaurant, and has a very long riverfront acreage perfect for tubing, weather permitting. The community owns a large monolithic geodesic dome, with showers and toilet facilities we can use. In case of a storm (or if you can't handle the great outdoors), you may sleep on the floor of the lower level. Tents are preferable!

How do I join?

1. Email Dr. T about your serious intention to join, or call Ecopolitan (612-87-GREEN) to let us know you're joining. Only the first 20 will join!

2. Come to the Ecopolitan's parking lot at 2 PM on the specified Foraging Friday, for gas sharing to River Haven (approx. 1+ hour/75 miles away). Address: N9562 County Rd G, Colfax, WI 54730 (from Hwy 94, go 8 miles north of Menomonee on Hwy 25, turn right onto County Rd G, then after 0.6 mile turn left onto the first dirt road).

3. Bring $75 cash per adult (2 children= one adult). Group size is limited to 20.

NEXT ECO-FORAGING ADVENTURE: Take a look at the Ecopolitan's event calendar, or call.

Testimonials:

JPC: "WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING LIFE ENHANCING EXPERIENCE"

Shira Goldetsky, forager: River Haven is a true paradise. Participating in the eco-foraging trip in this environment was very refreshing and fun! I believe this trip would be a revitalizing experience for anyone. In this setting, with the guidance of Dr. T and Carol, our master herbalist, our group had the opportunity to live completely in nature for 48 hours. Although I didn't know exactly what to expect, the wide variety of foraged food turned out to be so satisfying! Who knew you could forage beautiful, juicy flowers and that they taste as good or better than things I usually eat in my salads? For those of you who think you'll feel hungry on this trip - you won't! There are so many tasty, interesting options easily available to us in nature. And for those of you who are otherwise uncomfortable with going - you are the perfect candidate for this trip! Having the opportunity to stretch our boundaries and venture outside of our normal, daily existence reminds us why we are alive and makes us feel even more alive! I left the weekend feeling relaxed and refreshed. Thanks Dr. T!

DS: Hi Dr. T,
Thank you for the foraging trip! I really enjoyed it and it was good for me in so many ways. One of the things it did was remind me that I should be taking more risks!
It's hard for me to be back at work this week. I think I'd rather be at River Haven. : )

CH: Thank you for the wonderful foraging weekend, it was a great experience and so nice meeting others! Thank you so much again!

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