About this Event
Forest Walk in Doon Heritage Village
Step beyond the garden gate and into a living landscape filled with flavour, fragrance, and forgotten knowledge.
Join us for a guided Gardens & Foraging Walk presented by Bob Wildfong through the heritage gardens and surrounding natural areas of Doon Heritage Village. Discover what’s growing at your feet and overhead — from cultivated heirloom plants to wild edibles and useful native species that have sustained communities for generations.
With Bob’s deep knowledge of seed saving, sustainable growing, and local food systems, you’ll learn how to identify seasonal plants, explore traditional and modern uses for herbs and wild foods, and gain practical tips for ethical, responsible foraging. Along the way, we’ll talk about pollinators, soil health, biodiversity, and how gardens and wild spaces work together to create thriving ecosystems.
This isn’t just a walk — it’s an invitation to slow down, look closely, and reconnect with the land in a meaningful way. Bring your curiosity and your questions.
Meet at Guest Services at 10:00 a.m.
Our guides and museum staff will welcome you and get you checked in. The walk will last approximately 1.5–2 hours.
Whether you’re a gardener, an aspiring forager, or simply looking for a peaceful and enriching morning outdoors, this experience offers a fresh way to see — and taste — the landscape around you.
Registration required.
Presenter: Bob Wildfong
Pricing:
$20.00 per person plus HST and Eventbrite fee.
Please note:
- The route includes rough terrain and may not be suitable for all abilities. Reach out with any questions or accessibility concerns.
- Dress for the weather and wear sturdy footwear suitable for outdoor trails.
- Rain or shine, this walk will still go on.
Come explore. Ask questions. Share your voice. Let’s walk the forest together.
Information for Region of Waterloo Museums Members:
- Choose the date and time for your visit, then enter “MEMSPRING2026” into the discount field and click apply.
- Select your membership tickets.
- Verify account holder information and proceed to checkout.
- Please note that your membership must be valid upon booking and presented to Guest Services staff when you arrive.
- Memberships must be valid on date of visit or access may be denied.
- To renew your membership or if you are having trouble accessing your member tickets, please call us at 519-748-1914.
- Capacity limited. Pre-registration required
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Ken Seiling Waterloo Region Museum, 10 Huron Road, Kitchener, Canada
CAD 22.63
