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  • Wild Foods Series: Pickle & Ferment

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    ​Embark on a culinary adventure with Wild Element’s Wild Foods Series, a monthly workshop at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. Each session begins with a guided foraging walk, where participants will discover and harvest seasonal wild edibles native to Michigan. Following the foraging excursion, the workshop will delve into various methods of preparing […]

    $25.00

  • Summer Foraging Walk: Wild Fruit and Edible Leaves

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Join Wild Element for an engaging Wild Fruit and Edible Leaves Foraging Walk at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. This 2.5-hour guided hike will cover approximately 1.5 miles of diverse trails, focusing on identifying and sustainably harvesting Michigan’s native edible plants, including native fruits and edible leaves.​ Event Highlights: Plant Identification: Learn to recognize […]

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Summer Foraging Walk: Wild Greens and Edible Berries

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Join Wild Element for an engaging Wild Greens and Edible Berries Foraging Walk at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. This 2.5-hour guided hike will cover approximately 1.5 miles of diverse trails, focusing on identifying and sustainably harvesting Michigan’s native edible plants, including native fruits and edible leaves.​ Event Highlights: Plant Identification: Learn to recognize […]

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Wildcrafting Wednesday: Survival Cordage Making

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Join Wild Element for our June Wildcrafting Wednesday meetup at the Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. This month, we’re delving into the age-old skill of crafting natural cordage—transforming plant fibers into strong, functional rope and twine.​ Cordage has been an essential tool throughout human history, used for shelter-building, tool-making, and more. In this hands-on […]

    $25.00

  • Summer Foraging Walk: Wild Spices and Tea

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Join Wild Element for an engaging Wild Spices and Tea Foraging Walk at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. This 2.5-hour guided hike will cover approximately 1.5 miles of diverse trails, focusing on identifying and sustainably harvesting Michigan’s native edible plants, including native fruits and edible leaves.​ Did you know you could forage your teas […]

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Summer Foraging Walk: Wild Medicinals

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Join Wild Element for an engaging Wild Medicinals Foraging Walk at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center. This 2.5-hour guided hike will cover approximately 1.5 miles of diverse trails, focusing on identifying and sustainably harvesting Michigan’s native edible plants, including native fruits and edible leaves.​ Did you know you could load your medicine cabinet from […]

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Wild Foods Series: Canning Wild Foods

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Learn how to preserve your foraged harvest with confidence! This interactive Canning Wild Foods class at Michigan Wildlife Conservancy’s Bengel Wildlife Center is designed for beginner and intermediate foragers who want to turn wild ingredients into shelf-stable foods, and some unique recipes to try! What you’ll do: Learn the essentials of water bath and pressure canning, […]

    $25.00
  • mindfulness in nature

    Mindfulness in Nature

    Luna Center 6110 Clark Road, Bath, MI, United States

    Join us for a restorative afternoon of mindfulness, nature connection, and inner stillness. This half-day workshop, hosted by Wild Element in collaboration with mindfulness coach Becky Gardner, invites you to step away from the noise of daily life and into the quiet presence of the natural world. Together, we’ll explore mindfulness through guided meditation, gentle […]

    $55.00 – $95.00

  • Foraging Walk: Late Summer Finds

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    Step into the woods and meadows with Wild Element for a guided foraging walk that blends exploration, education, and hands-on experience. Together, we’ll slow down and tune into the abundance of the season, learning how to recognize the wild edible and medicinal plants that grow all around us. These walks are designed to welcome absolute […]

    $15.00 – $25.00

  • Herbalism for Immune Support

    Michigan Wildlife Conservancy 6380 Drumheller Rd, Bath Township, MI, United States

    As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, it’s the perfect time to prepare for the cold and flu season with the wisdom of herbal medicine. Join us for an evening workshop exploring time-honored plants that can support resilience, ease discomfort, and encourage recovery when illness strikes. In this hands-on class, we’ll dive […]

    $25.00 – $40.00