Herbal Foraging San Francisco (Oakland)
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Description
Together, we embark on an enchanting journey through nature, where the landscape shines in vibrant colors and captivates with its rich plant life. Each season brings new herbs to discover, making every hike a unique experience!
The aromatic wild herbs of the warmer months are a true treasure for the senses: from delicious ground elder to fragrant dandelion and revitalizing nettle—there is always something new to explore. Get ready to sharpen your senses and fully immerse yourself in nature. No worries if you're a beginner—our experienced Wyldforest guides will be by your side, ensuring an unforgettable experience.
With a bit of luck, we may find valuable herbs like calming St. John’s wort, balancing yarrow, and healing plantain on the blooming meadows. But this hike is about more than just gathering herbs—it’s about deepening your connection with nature. It invites us to appreciate its gifts and develop a sense of harmony with our surroundings.
A Wyldforest herb hike is more than just an excursion—it’s a holistic nature experience. Alongside discovering herbs, we take time to relax and connect. You'll gain insights into the ecological relationships between forests and meadows and uncover the power of herbs for both body and soul.
Doesn't this sound like the perfect escape you deserve? Take a break from daily life and step into the fascinating world of wild herbs with us. Whether you come alone, with friends, or with your family—everyone is welcome!
Schedule
On the day of our wild herb hike, we meet ten minutes before the start at the agreed meeting point to begin our nature adventure on time. We start with a relaxed introduction round, allowing us to tune into the experience ahead. Then, we set off into the greenery—because the best way to discover the wonderful world of herbs is through direct experience.
Soon, we’ll come across our first meadow, the forest edge, or a gently flowing stream, each offering its own herbal treasures. Here, we take the time to pause and explore the gifts of nature. Together, we’ll uncover fascinating wild plants, while our experienced guide explains their uses and habitats.
Before long, you’ll take an active role—identifying herbs together with the guide and learning which are edible and which are best avoided. As we wander through different ecosystems—from forest edges and fragrant pine woods to sunlit clearings and diverse wild herb meadows—you'll gain a deeper understanding of nature’s richness.
After about three hours filled with new discoveries and enriching experiences, we return to our starting point. You’ll be amazed at how refreshed and energized you feel after this time in nature!
Information about the experience
Level: Beginner
Group Size: 3–14 participants
Special for Families: Children up to 6 years old can join for free when accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Even in the warmer months, there is no guarantee of finding specific herbs—the goal is not to fill your bags but to experience the forest and wild herbs in a holistic way.
Got Questions?
Check out our 'Frequently Asked Questions' section, where we address your inquiries. If you don't find an answer there, feel free to send us an email at contact@wyldforest.com.
Here’s what our guests are saying about our mushroom hikes...
Vanessa Hagge
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Lovely hike. Easy to find, and the parking was right at the meeting point. The young man enthusiastically introduced us to the world of mushrooms. He seemed very knowledgeable and happily answered all our questions. Thank you for this wonderful morning! :-)
Laura Kesselmeier
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We had a lovely and long hike, though unfortunately, we didn’t find many mushrooms – but that’s how it goes sometimes. Nonetheless, we learned a lot! The tour was very well organized.
Daniela S.
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The mushroom hike was truly wonderful. We thank our Guide for all her tips and the fascinating explanations about the abundance of mushrooms. We will definitely book it again to deepen what we’ve learned so far. I can only highly recommend it!
Mvlan Es
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My wife and I joined the mushroom hike, and it was very informative—we learned a lot. Highly recommended for anyone wanting to learn more about mushrooms, whether you’re a beginner or have some knowledge. Everyone was very kind and friendly, and we got to know many different mushroom species. We wish everyone God's blessing.
Mareike Wollscheid
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We felt very comfortable and well-informed during the hike. Our guide shared her knowledge excellently. We participated in the mushroom tour. Mushrooms were new to me, but after the tour, I feel confident in identifying three different edible mushrooms. The information about herbs was also very helpful, adding to my basic knowledge. For us, it was a wonderful experience that leaves us wanting more.
Christine Eggert
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A super interesting and educational mushroom hike. Many thanks to our mushroom guide.
Claudia Poggensee
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We learned many new and interesting things and felt very comfortable with our guide during the tour. This tour can be done multiple times, as different mushrooms are found each time.
Manuela Logozny
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Due to the dryness in recent weeks, I didn’t find many mushrooms, but I still gained a wealth of knowledge. It was a great experience and a very pleasant group. Our mushroom guide, explained everything wonderfully.
Sabine Caspers
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The mushroom hike was very educational. I had no idea there were so many types of mushrooms. I didn’t know any of the ones we found before. It was a lot of fun, and I would recommend it to anyone who wants to learn more about mushrooms.
Jakob Berghofer
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Therese knew everything about mushrooms. It was a very enjoyable tour where we didn’t just learn about mushrooms. I’d gladly do it again anytime. Next up is the herb tour!
Rike Schröder
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I can absolutely recommend Wyldforest after my first hike! The information provided via email beforehand was helpful and reliable. Our guide shared a lot of knowledge with us in a very friendly way, and we were able to find and identify many different mushrooms. I’d gladly come again!
Rene Käding
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A lovely mushroom hike with a knowledgeable guide. You get an easy introduction to the world of mushroom foraging. Not even the rain could dampen the good mood of the group.