Foraging Hike & Salve-Making Class in Galena
Forage with goats and craft a medicinal salve to take home
Duration
2 hours
Includes
Materials, take-home salve
Highlights
Walk an off-trail forest route with goats as you learn about edible and medicinal plants and fungi. Finish with a hands-on class to craft a medicinal salve to take home.
- Explore wild edibles, medicinal plants and fungi with the herd
- Observe goats’ foraging habits along the natural forest trail
- Photograph and journal plants and mushrooms as you learn
- Create a natural medicinal salve during a hands-on class
- Navigate a roughly 1.25-mile rolling loop with uneven, sloped terrain
What's Included
- Salve to take home
- Salve-making materials
Important details
- Complete a waiver before arrival for every participant, including infants and children
- Arrive 10–15 minutes before the scheduled start time
- Wear appropriate footwear and clothing for an off-trail hike
- Do not pick or eat plants during the experience
- Leave alcohol, dogs and other pets at home
- Do not smoke or vape on the property
- Apply aerosol bug spray or sunscreen before arrival; aerosol sprays are not allowed on the property
- Expect the experience may be altered due to weather
Cancellation Policy
No cancellations or refunds. No-shows and late arrivals are charged the full price, and late arrivals cannot catch up. If the operator cancels, you'll receive a full refund.
FAQs
Wheelchairs and electric scooters have been accommodated, but navigating the natural trail is not easy due to uneven areas, declines and inclines.
Bring a water bottle or snack. Photographing and journaling plants and mushrooms is encouraged.
The foraging hike includes 2 or more goats.
Meeting details
Hoof It, 616 S Devil's Ladder Rd, Galena, IL