Transform your next hike into a harvest by joining HCA and the Missouri Mycological Society for an introduction to foraging. Our expert will guide you through the essential techniques for safely identifying edible plants and understanding their medicinal properties. Join us July 11, 2026 from 9am-11am at 11477 Blue River Rd., Kansas City, MO 64137.
Beyond just finding food, you will learn the ethics of sustainable harvesting and the specific ways these wild resources can support a healthy lifestyle. This event is designed to build your confidence in navigating the outdoors as a source of both sustenance and wellness.
Please help us stay green by bringing your own full, water bottle!
This is an unpaved but fairly even trail. Younger kids/babies are welcome, but please plan to use a baby carrier or ensure they can walk, as the terrain isn’t stroller-friendly!
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Participant Qualifications:
You must:
- Register before the event for yourself AND any legal dependents under 18 or adults under your legal guardianship. For this event, anyone:
- 15 or older can volunteer independently.
- 14 and younger must be under parent or legal guardian supervision the entire time.
- Review and accept the Volunteer Waiver of Liability, Assumption of Risks, and Photo Release:
- If you are 18 or older, click the link above to review the waiver and then electronically confirm your acceptance when finalizing your registration.
- If you are under 18 or an adult under legal guardianship, you can register in one of two ways:
- Through a parent or legal guardian, who must add you to their registration and accept the waiver electronically.
- Independently, but you must provide a waiver signed by your parent or legal guardian either as a hard copy at the event or by emailing a scanned copy to the event contact beforehand.
What to Bring:
- Plenty of water appropriate for your needs and weather conditions. There will be no running water on site.
- Sunscreen and/or bug spray as appropriate.
- Long pants and close toed shoes are highly recommended to protect against bugs.
With tick populations rising in the Kansas City area, we want to ensure all our outdoor participants stay safe. Please perform a thorough tick check after the event and review the Missouri Department of Health’s Missouri Tickborne Disease Story Map for more information on tickborne diseases and prevention.
Note: There are public restrooms on site, but they can be locked and are not always reliable. Please keep this in mind and plan accordingly
