Meet 10–12 edible wild plants on a 1.5-hour stroll near downtown Asheville
1.5 Hours
Guided stroll, Wild foods
Discover local wild foods on a leisurely, expert-led stroll just five minutes from downtown Asheville. You’ll meet and taste select edibles along the way, but you won’t forage or gather anything.
This tour does not include foraging or gathering plants. The tour does not include a meal.
Cancel 30+ days before: refund minus 25% fee. Cancel 3–29 days before: 50% refund. Cancel within 3 days: non-refundable. Ticket transfers allowed, but the other person must register to attend.
No. You’ll meet and taste select edibles, but you won’t forage or gather anything.
This is not a hike.
Bring sturdy shoes and wear long pants and light-colored clothes. Bring bug spray (picaridin recommended), and consider a hat, wind jacket, or rain gear as needed. Avoid scented body products or bright colors, which can attract insects.
Omni Grove Park Inn, Asheville
This foraging experience delivers exactly what Asheville visitors are looking for: knowledgeable guides who make identifying wild edibles accessible and fun. Guides like Dimitri, Kat, Alan, and Joey consistently earn praise for their expertise and engaging personalities, sharing detailed knowledge about plants, fungi, and herbs while keeping things entertaining. Families love it (ages 2 to 70 have participated successfully), couples have celebrated anniversaries here, and repeat visitors say they learn something new each time. The format works beautifully. Tours start with welcoming touches like spicebush tea, then move through trails where guides teach identification techniques using smell, sight, and careful observation. The highlight for many is the tasting at the end, where guides prepare delicious snacks from what the group has foraged. There's also a creative partnership program where you can bring your finds to local restaurants for another tasting experience. The peaceful, educational approach leaves people confident enough to forage on their own afterward, which speaks volumes about the quality of instruction.
Kat was so knowledgeable! Maya was so lovely and welcoming. This was an incredibly fun experience. I highly recommend!
Allison Colgrove
March 25, 2026
Kat was so knowledgeable! Maya was so lovely and welcoming. This was an incredibly fun experience. I highly recommend!
Allison Colgrove
March 25, 2026