Public classes

Public Foraging Classes in California

Join a scheduled crab, clam, or November mushroom class.

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Current classes.

Crab, clam, and November mushroom classes are open for public booking.

Crab Harvesting & Cooking

A hands-on day in Tomales Bay learning to set traps, identify local crab species, harvest responsibly, and cook by the water.

Teachers: Steve Conwell.

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Clam Harvesting & Cooking

A Bodega Bay class built around finding clam beds, responsible harvesting, safe handling, cleaning, and cooking the catch.

Teachers: Steve Conwell.

See Details No dates currently scheduled.

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November classes are open

Mushroom Foraging Classes

Join a guided mushroom class in West Marin, Sonoma Coast, Santa Cruz, or West Sonoma County.

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Which class should I take?

A quick way to choose before you jump into the live booking calendar.

Want to go crabbing? Learn to set traps, identify local crab species, harvest responsibly, and cook the catch by the water. View crab dates

Want to dig for clams? Learn how to find clam beds, harvest responsibly, handle the catch safely, and cook it on the coast. No dates are currently scheduled. See clam details

Want to forage mushrooms? November mushroom classes are open in West Marin, Sonoma Coast, Santa Cruz, and West Sonoma County. Book a mushroom class

Looking for a private wild plant, seaweed, or coastal event? Start with the private-events inquiry.