About this Event
Join Colorado forager and creative educator Constance Wilde (Rachel) for an immersive seasonal workshop exploring botanical crafts, wild plants, herbal traditions, and sustainable creative practices inspired by the Rocky Mountains.
These workshops are designed to reconnect participants with the natural world through guided outdoor exploration, hands-on crafting, seasonal observation, and traditional creative techniques. Each workshop combines foraging, plant identification, shared meals, and hands-on project work in a relaxed and community-oriented environment welcoming both beginners and experienced participants.
This spring workshop focuses on hand-tied botanical bouquets, seasonal wreaths, medicinal tea bundles, and decorative arrangements using locally foraged plants, flowers, grasses, and natural materials gathered during a guided morning walk.
Sample Schedule
- 10:00 AM – Arrival, tea, and introductions
- 10:30 AM – Guided foraging walk and plant identification
- 12:00 PM – Sorting and processing gathered materials
- 1:00 PM – Shared seasonal lunch
- 2:00 PM – Wreath and herbal bouquet construction
- 2:30 PM – Discussion of drying and preservation techniques
- 3:00 PM – Wrap up and take-home materials
What to Expect
Most workshops begin with introductions, tea, and an overview of the day before transitioning into a guided outdoor walk focused on foraging, seasonal observation, plant identification, harvesting techniques, and local ecology. After the outdoor portion, participants return for a shared seasonal lunch followed by afternoon crafting and hands-on project work.
All classes include an outdoor walk of approximately 1 mile and may involve uneven terrain, mountain trails, moderate hiking, or off-trail conditions depending on the season and workshop type.
What to Bring & How to Prepare
- Comfortable walking or hiking shoes
- Layers for changing temperatures
- Light rain jacket or waterproof outer layer
- Sun protection (hat, sunscreen, sunglasses)
- Water bottle
- Small backpack or day bag
- Garden gloves (optional)
Please check the weather forecast near Nederland, Colorado the day before your workshop for the most accurate estimate of conditions.
Weather, Cancellations, & Additional Information
Mountain weather can change rapidly, especially during summer afternoons. Rain, wind, lightning, colder temperatures, and afternoon thunderstorms are common in the Front Range and alpine environments.
Workshops generally continue in light or moderate weather conditions, and indoor activities or modified programming may be substituted when appropriate. In cases of severe weather, workshops may be rescheduled or class credit may be issued.
Refunds are not available for last-minute cancellations, missed classes, or weather-related schedule changes.
Please notify the instructor of any dietary restrictions at least 48 hours prior to the event.
Kid Friendly workshops welcome participants of all ages, with one adult required for every two children.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Boulder County, 615 Mountain Meadows Rd, Boulder, United States
USD 48.00 to USD 90.00
