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

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Autumn Mushroom Adventures: Field Identification, Ethical Harvesting & Outdoor Cooking

As autumn rain dampens the forest soils, the ground becomes alive with an incredible diversity of fungal fruits.

Join us for a hands-on field workshop focused on the ecology, safe identification, and processing of fall wild mushrooms. We will navigate lush forest blocks, learn the specific tree associations that signal mushroom hotspots, master ethical harvesting techniques that protect the mycelial network, and gather at our outdoor field kitchen to cook up fresh fall treasures paired with Rowen Forest wild teas and syrups.

What We Will Learn & Experience:

  • Identification & Ecology: Learn to confidently identify prime fall species—including Golden Chanterelles, White Chanterelles, Lobster Mushrooms, Hedgehogs, an assortment of Boletes and more —while identifying lookalikes and understanding forest indicator plants.

  • Sustainable Harvesting: Hands-on practice in proper field dressing, cleaning, and harvest limits to ensure local forest patches stay healthy year after year.

  • Field Culinary Demo: End the hike around our outdoor kitchen to learn processing methods and taste the forest bounty. 

Dates: November 2026  - 

  • Sunday, November 8th

  • Sunday, November 22nd

Location: Meeting place will be within 1 hour of Portland, OR. Exact trailhead logistics and directions will be emailed to registered participants prior to the foray.

Gear Provided: Field identification guides, collection baskets/bags, and tasting cookware.

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