Connect with nature. Feel more human doing it.
Grow your plant skills. Build real community.
At Wildwood Folk School, we teach earth-based skills with humor, humility, and heart. Our classes are for everyone—especially if you’ve never done this before. No gatekeeping, just good people learning good stuff in the woods.
Spore & Explore: Our Fall Mushroom Intensive
Ready to level up your mushroom game? Our Mushroom Intensive is a hands-on, weekend-based series running August through November—designed for curious beginners and myco-nerds alike. Learn to safely forage, identify, and appreciate the fungal wonders growing right under your feet.
Mini Highlights:
Get Your Boots On: Upcoming Classes & Events
Not ready for a full deep-dive? No worries—we’ve got one-day plant walks, seasonal workshops, and pop-up events designed to get you outside, learning, and connecting (without needing to pack a tent). These fill up fast, so claim your spot early!
“I’ve taken various courses from Shelby over the years, and this year-long immersion is by far the most in-depth program I’ve found. Shelby’s whimsical, playful style creates an inviting environment where we can grow our understanding of plants, fungi, and the land we frequent. Each month centers on a specific focus, helping us dig deeper into new perspectives and approaches. Working with this cohort has been incredible for building a sense of community, and the blend of discussions, lectures, and hands-on activities truly brings the topics to life.”
– Ryy S.
“I am so glad I decided to participate in the yearlong foraging immersion program. It was nourishing to be in community with others who are passionate about building reciprocity with nature. Focusing on a topic each month helped me attune to cycles present in nature, which is healing in a world where cycles are often overlooked. I learned so much that I will take forward with me in life.”
– Briana K.
Rooted in Respect. Grown in Community.
Wildwood Folk School was born from the belief that earth-based knowledge belongs to everyone—not just the folks with hiking boots and a background in botany. We offer hands-on classes that reconnect people with plants, place, and each other.
We center accessibility, curiosity, and cultural humility in all we do—creating a space where BIPOC, LGBTQ+, and beginner learners are not just welcomed, but prioritized.
We’re not here to gatekeep ancestral knowledge. We’re here to gather around it, learn together, and remember what it means to be in right relationship with the land and each other.
Choose Your Adventure
(No Compass Required)
Whether you’re just mushroom-curious or ready to deep-dive into seasonal foraging, there’s a path here for you. Go at your own pace. Get a little muddy. Learn a lot.
Wherever you start, you’ll be learning alongside kind humans, skilled guides, and the forest itself.
I love how easy it is to learn from Shelby. They’re funny, entertaining, and make the material relevant by personifying plants and exploring each ecosystem’s perspective. This approach helps me relate the lessons to my own experiences and broadens my view beyond a human-centered outlook. The classes are a blast—everyone’s ‘nerdy’ about mushrooms and other fascinating topics. I felt I got my money’s worth after the first few sessions; everything since then has been an added bonus.”
Kate H.
Student 2024
“Coming every month, being inspired to notice and become more aware and follow patterns and start to really truly see relationships. That’s what this class has taught me.”
Camas D.
Student 2024
“This isn’t your average ‘survival skills’ thing. It’s heart-centered, inclusive, and actually fun. I laughed, I learned, I made mushroom tacos.”
Jeffrey S.
Foraging Immersion 2025
Want Wildwood in Your Inbox?
No spam. No weird energy. Just the occasional email with upcoming classes, seasonal tips, and maybe a mushroom pun or two. Whether you’re ready to join us now or just dipping your toes, signing up is the best way to stay connected to what’s sprouting next.