Wild Woods Farm

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September 2023 Events at Wild Woods Farm, Virginia Beach, VA

Date, Name, and Time

Location

Description

Cost/Registration

Sunday, September 3

Harvest Party

Starting at 1:00 p.m.
Wild Woods Farm in the Blackwater section of Virginia Beach (directions sent upon registration)

An opportunity to share, sell, barter, or trade the fruits of our summer labor. There will be a tour of the gardens and meadow, identifying wild plants that are in season and how to use them. The nursery and apothecary will be open.

No Charge. RSVP by emailing wildfood@cox.net..

Exploring the Land: Herbal Wellness Series - Learn how to use edible and medicinal plants for medicine making and wild food cooking.

Sunday, September 10

Wild Fruits of Field and Forests

1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Wild Woods Farm in the Blackwater section of Virginia Beach (directions sent upon registration)

Fruits are the seed-bearing parts of plants and include berries, legumes and nuts. Many of these fruits are not only edible, but provide great health and medicinal benefits. Learn which berries grow wild in our area and how to cook and preserve fruit for future use. Sumac, pawpaws, muscadine grapes and persimmons are a few fruits that begin ripening in September and will be ready to harvest. Sumac-ade will be made for sampling, as well as bean bread or bean salad made from wild beans.

Sponsored by the Adult Learning Center, Virginia Beach Public Schools

$40/person

Registration is required. Call 757-648-6050.

Herbal Seasonings and Spices
Wild Woods Farm in the Blackwater section of Virginia Beach (directions sent upon registration)

Seasonings and spices add nutrition, flavor, and zest to the foods we eat. Many of these herbs grow wild around us and can be used to season and spice up your food. These herbs come from the leaves, seeds, roots, bark, stems, flowers, or fruits of wild and cultivated herbs. This class will cover plants that grow wild and can be used as seasonings. A prepared dish, using wild herbs, will be available for tasting.

$40/person

Registration is required. Call 757-648-6050.

 

Programs

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For All Ages

There are a number of opportunities to explore backyards, swamps, marshes, and forests and become familiar with the plants and animals that live there. Programs promote getting outdoors and connecting with nature while developing skills for being outdoors.

Foraging – identify, gather and prepare wild plants to use for food and medicine.

Green Farmacy – Learn to make lotions, potions, oils, and salves for health and wellness.

Wilderness Survival Skills – develop basic survival skills for being outdoors, including food, water, shelter, firemaking, tracking, and more;

Wetland Wildlife – explore ocean and bay waters to discover the plants and animals that live there.

Customized tours can be scheduled to accommodate groups or individuals. Rates vary depending on group size and needs.

Vickie Presenting a Program

Vickie Presenting a Nature ProgramHerbal Medicine

 

Herbal Medicine - learning which herbs to keep in your medicine chest to treat simple ailments

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine - learning which herbs to keep in your medicine chest to treat simple ailments

Our Apothecary

Our Apothecary at Wild Woods Farm

Wild Woods Farm Schedule

Teas and Treats at Wild Woods Farm

Monthly programs are offered on identifying and harvesting wild edible and medicinal plants. Plants have cycles and follow the seasons. The foraging events will focus on what is in season and how to process and preserve them. Samples will be available for tasting.

Private Tours: $150/up to 5 persons; $200 for more than 5

black walnuts at Wild Woods Farm

Customized Plant Tours

for groups of 10 or more

Wild Woods Farm in the Blackwater section of Virginia Beach

Customized plant tours are available for groups of 10 more, either with a group you belong to or one you want to create.

Contact Vickie Shufer at Wild Woods Farm to schedule your personal group tour.

Cost: Sliding Scale, depending on group size, length of tour, and special needs.

fall fruits at Wild Woods Farm

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live oak acorns at Wild Woods Farm

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Medicine Making – Herbal Medicine Chest

Dates and Times to be announced

Classes at Wild Woods Farm

Indian pipe at Wild Woods Farm

fire cider ingredients at Wild Woods Farm

Health and Wellness Botanical Tours

Customized tours can be scheduled to accommodate groups or individuals. Rates vary depending on group size and needs.

Tour the gardens, fields, meadows, and forest edges at Wild Woods Farm and identify native edible and medicinal plants of southeast Virginia. Find out how these plants can contribute to your health and well-being. Taste samples of dishes prepared from wild plants.

foragers at Wild Woods Farm

Health and Wellness Consultations - now available

Vicki Ransom, RN, MS, Clinical Herbalist has teamed up with Vickie Shufer, MS, Therapeutic Herbalist to offer individuals an opportunity to improve their overall health and prevent illness before it happens. This may involve recommendations for changes in diet, lifestyle or herbal supplements for your diet.

Consultations are available by phone, email, or skype to assess the individual’s needs and preferences. There is no fee for the initial 10-minute consultation. After that, the fee is $80/hour.

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