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Eco-Foraging Camp in River Haven, WI

Every several weeks, during our beautiful Northern Summers

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What is Eco-Foraging?

We define Eco-Foraging as the process of searching for edible plants provided by Nature, then eating them! This process involves living and walking in Natural surroundings for a few days, forming friendships and communal awareness, re-discovering our intimate contact with our natural sources, and learning to trust that Nature will always provide; everything we really need is already here, around us!

Foraging heals us and connects us. Foraging gives us freedom and fulfilment. Foraging is fun!

Can Foraging Provide Sufficient Food and water?

We can never guarantee the caloric intake of each individual forager. Since most foraging camps are short (1-4 days), there is never any risk of starvation... We will always find enough edible leaves, flowers, seeds, roots, bulbs, bark, or fruit to sustain us even on restricted calories. There are always plenty of weeds to forage. And the food is so nutritious (the highest density of nutrients per calorie ingested) that we can do extremely well on smaller quantities if necessary. River Haven will provide unlimited purified (reverse osmosis) drinking water, and Dr. T will re-mineralize it with "Concentrace" from Ecopolitan.

What Are the Benefits of Eco-Foraging?

Besides the satisfying challenge; the deeper understanding of the human condition; the acceptance of what is; the camaraderie and introduction to like-minded people; the learning of new skills; and the gaining of "survival knowledge" while experiencing plentiful Nature - we benefit from real and meaningful detoxification, from extreme nutrient density unheard-of in agriculture, and from eating plants containing health-enhancing properties.

And, of course, let's not forget the enjoyment of a whole new world of numerous fresh flavors derived from plants previously recognized as mere "weeds"...

What Should We Bring?

Basic camping gear (tent, sleeping bags or mattress and sheets/blankets, flashlights, appropriate clothes, sun-bathing suits, natural mosquito repellents/net, hat, etc.), good explorative attitude, musical instruments, books about edible wild plants, a refillable water container (preferably glass or non-leaching metal), small reusable bags (for those who like to "hoard " foraged food...), and a good set of teeth! Do NOT bring any food with you to the camp, that would defeat the purpose and demoralize other participants!

What Else is on the Premises?

A knowledgeable guide (Carol D. Ewert, Certified Clinical Herbalist) is provided for your comfort and peace of mind, at least initially! River Haven's intentional community grows its own organic CSA garden supported by the Ecopolitan Restaurant, and has a very long riverfront acreage perfect for tubing, weather permitting. The community owns a large monolithic geodesic dome, with showers and toilet facilities we can use. In case of a storm (or if you can't handle the great outdoors), you may sleep on the floor of the lower level. Tents are preferable!

How do I join?

1. This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it about your serious intention to join, or call Ecopolitan (612-87-GREEN) to let us know you're joining. Only the first 20 will join!

2. Come to the Ecopolitan's parking lot at 2 PM on the specified Foraging Friday, for gas sharing to River Haven (approx. 1+ hour/75 miles away). Address: N9562 County Rd G, Colfax, WI 54730 (from Hwy 94, go 8 miles north of Menomonee on Hwy 25, turn right onto County Rd G, then after 0.6 mile turn left onto the first dirt road).

3. Bring $75 cash per adult (2 children= one adult). Group size is limited to 20.

Prices for Foraging Retreats: $75 per adult for the full weekend (2-nights camping and all the amenities, including RO water; showers, Infrared Sauna, and other Dome facilities; trampoline and River Tubing (weather-permitting); foraging activities; Nature trails; introductions with Master Herbalist Carol Ewert; Health, Nutrition, & Sustainability Discussions with Dr. T)

NEXT ECO-FORAGING ADVENTURE: Take a look at the Ecopolitan's event calendar, or call.

Inspired by the Israeli wander gatherers, at lakatim.tvuna.org.

Testimonials:

JPC: "WOW, WHAT AN AMAZING LIFE ENHANCING EXPERIENCE"

LL: Foraging at River Haven was my first experience eating food not conveniently bought at a grocery store or served at a restaurant. It was empowering and exciting to experience all the delicious and nutritionally dense edibles growing free for the taking. During our stay at River Haven, our group built a bonfire, practiced a breathing meditation method and relaxed in the infrared sauna. After three days of these activities, I was refreshed both mentally and physically with a gained feeling of confidence in my ability to identify and survive on wild plants.

DS: Hi Dr. T,
Thank you for the foraging trip! I really enjoyed it and it was good for me in so many ways. One of the things it did was remind me that I should be taking more risks!
It's hard for me to be back at work this week. I think I'd rather be at River Haven. : )

CH: Thank you for the wonderful foraging weekend, it was a great experience and so nice meeting others! Thank you so much again!