Deepen your connection with nature.

Activities

Whether you are just up for nibbling on a sensory walk or ready for a deep dive, join us engaging nature.

I want to spark your deeper connection to nature. I have studied why aspen leaves quake, prosecuted poachers and polluters in the Columbia River Gorge, zoomed through forests on a scooter while being pulled by dogs, foraged and eaten any number of delicious things, and guided hundreds of humans in experiencing Pacific tidepools, old growth forests, and plenty of wild and feral places in between. Curious? Excellent. Let's go.

Mushroom maven. Nature Nerd. Wild-ish epicurean.

Kate

Collaborations

  • A blonde morel emerges from moss with a river in the background.

    Spring Mushroom Forage

    May 29

    Join an experienced guide (me) to hunt for morels, spring kings, and other spring fungi. Learn about mushroom identification and sustainable harvesting techniques in the lush forests of Mount Hood. Via the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

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  • Spring Forage

    June 14

    Embark on a spring forage adventure on Mount Hood! Together, we'll explore the forest’s bounty—seeking vibrant spring greens, earthy mushrooms, and perhaps even some early berries. Along the way, we'll practice honorable harvest techniques, sample our discoveries, and discuss creative ways to prepare these wild treasures. A perfect outing for nature lovers and food enthusiasts alike! Via the City of Tualatin Community Center.

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  • Coastal Edibles Exploration

    July 31

    Discover the edible treasures of the Oregon coast, including seaweed, wild greens, and coastal berries. A knowledgeable guide (me) will help you identify these unique coastal edibles while you enjoy the scenic views and fresh ocean air. Via the Lake Oswego Adult Community Center.

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“I just signed up and am bringing one of the boys. I still remember how fun it was when you showed Craig and me around the tidepools.”

Sarah W.

“KATE. PLEASE MAKE THIS A REGULARLY FILMED ADVENTURE. You talking about fungi is instant calming to my nervous system.”

Meg L.

“You are one of my favorite people to be in nature with! Anyone who joins you will come away from the experience inspired and informed.”

Robin K.

  • A person is dwarfed by a tree. Light streams in.

    Get Into Nature

    Slow down and soak up your surroundings using your senses. Follow your curiosity and wonder. At the intersection of forest bathing, a botany/mycology walk, and foraging, your guide will offer information and practices to more deeply engage with the world around you.

  • Three people standing in the forest and examining the mushrooms they hold.

    Forage

    Answer the perennial and primal question, “can I eat it?” Identify and try the food, dyes, and medicines around you, practice ethical foraging techniques, and learn to prepare what at you find. Forage varies seasonally.

  • Pray, Reflect, Meditate

    Feed your soul’s connection to your surroundings via senses with a guided meditation tailored to the moment. Natural settings vary.

  • Four people and a dog gather to look at something on a trail.

    Co-create

    Co-create the outing you desire. Do you want to forage with a experienced guide? Get to know a specific location? Forest bathe? We can probably help. Contact us for a private session.