Learn more at MontereyHerbalist.com or email Lianne.Neptune@gmail.com with questions.
Discover the food and medicine of nature on an educational hike through the woods.
~Foraging Package: ($65/person) Come meet the edible & medicinal plants of Monterey while taking an easy stroll through nature. Forage for wild edibles and medicinals with the guidance of an experienced local herbalist. You'll get to taste several different plants as we explore the beautiful nature reserve. Also learn about which plants are poisonous and how to identify them. The year-round vegetation here means there's always interesting plants, even in winter!
~Family Package: ($65/adult, $40/child) This is a kid-friendly tour where families will enjoy learning about common edible and medicinal plants at a lovely nature reserve. Kids will stay engaged with fun kid's activities, like an interactive map with stickers to help them learn about the plants we'll meet.
~Wild Hors d'oeuvres Package: ($105/person) This one's for those that love both nature and food. Bring all your foodie friends along for this elevated and unique tasting experience. In addition to the standard Foraging Tour experience, you'll get to enjoy a 3 course tasting of delicious wild-food hors d'oeuvres and an herbal tea blend, all prepared and served by your herbalist-host.
For all tours; We will be meeting at a local cafe first, and then guests will need to drive themselves 5-8 mins to the hiking location. It will be an easy ~1 mile walk, with a little elevation gain.
These are small group tours only (1-6 people).
** We hike Rain or Shine, so dress for the weather, and have simple rain gear if rain is expected.****
