Outdoor School

 

 

 

Rowen Forest Outdoor School 

Join Sean Rowen for an immersive foraging experience. We move beyond basic identification to learn about the flavors of the forest, along with the sustainable harvesting ethics that allow us to enter into relation with wild plants. In these field workshops, you will learn to process new flavors and foods from common native plants, apply practical preservation techniques, and understand the surrounding ecology—transforming the wild landscape into exceptional food and medicine. All people are welcome to join!

Upcoming Classes in 2026

Foraging Workshop: Sweet Forest Preserves

The spring conifer tips have hardened off, and the forest is shifting into peak berry season. Thimbleberries and black cap raspberries are loaded right now, with red huckleberries and serviceberries right behind them.

I am hosting a two-part Sunday workshop series focused entirely on making small-batch jams, jellies, and syrups using a mix of wild berries and forest aromatics like pine and spruce needles.

  • Part 1: Sunday, July 12th

  • Part 2: Sunday, July 26th

  • The Deal: $75 for a single workshop, or $100 for both dates (all processing supplies included).

  • Location: Within an hour's drive of Portland. Exact locations are set about five days before we meet.

Pick One Class:  ($75): https://rowenforest.com/products/ticket-forest-preserves-x-1-class

Both Classes ($100): https://rowenforest.com/products/forest-preserves-2-x-classes

 


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Wild Tea Sessions - July 2026


Fall Mushroom Forays 

 

  

 

 

 

Spring Season

The spring thaw turns us to a new chapter in the realm of wild edibles! Join Rowen Forage Club as we embark on exciting adventures in the lush spring forests near Portland, OR.

Sign up to our mailing list, follow us on social media, or check back here for updates on potential mushroom forays throughout the spring season. These forays offer a unique opportunity to explore the diverse world of fungi and edible plants.

 

Spring Forage Club Experience:

  • Learning & Identification: Your expert guide, Sean Rowen, will guide you through identifying a fascinating array of wild edible plants (and morel mushrooms, if the conditions are just right!) inspiring confidence in recognizing them in their natural habitat.
  • Harvesting & Preparation: After honing your identification skills, you'll get hands-on experience harvesting delicious edible spring treasures, cleaning and preparation techniques before enjoying a delightful feast with the fruits of your labor, cooked fresh in our outdoor kitchen.
  • What Might We Find: Spring is an exciting time for foraging in the PNW with a vast array of edible plants and mushrooms. This is prime time for foraging fiddlehead ferns, stinging nettle, edible blossoms, wild ginger, oyster mushrooms and, if conditions are just right, we might be lucky enough to stumble upon the elusive morel mushroom!

 

Join the Club:

Ready to delve into the fascinating world of wild edibles and connect with the vibrant Pacific Northwest ecosystem? If any of our upcoming spring dates interest you, feel free to reach out to Sean Rowen at RowenForest@gmail.com.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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