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JULY 11, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Mulberry Jam Workshop

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

Harvest, cook, and enjoy the sweetness of summer with fresh mulberry preserves.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


AUGUST 4, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Build Shadow Box Scenes

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

Let your creativity go wild! Seek out, harvest, and create unique 3D scenes using natural materials including twigs, leaves, dried flowers, and feathers with wildlife plant and mushroom experts from Saratoga Wild Roots as you learn about the importance of foraging throughout history.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


SEPTEMBER 26, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Foraged Grapevine Wreath Workshop

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

Create handmade wreaths from natural foraged materials to include in your autumn décor while learning from Saratoga Wild Roots’ certified foragers about how foraging responsibly contributes to healthy, diverse, and resilient public green spaces.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


Past Events

MAY 10, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Lovely Lilacs Workshop

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

Celebrate Mother’s Day with a slow stroll among the six varieties of lilacs in Fort Hardy Park, a stop on Schuylerville’s Lilac Walking Tour, which features a collection of more than 77 lilac varieties (considered the largest between NYC and Rochester) with foraging experts from Saratoga Wild Roots.

Discuss plant care and learn how to harvest blooms responsibility, then make and sample lilac lemonade.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


MAY 3, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Dandy Dandelions Workshop

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

During this spring excursion, participants of all ages will become wildlife detectives as they explore the dandelions in bloom at Fort Hardy Park.

Led by certified foragers from Saratoga Wild roots participants will use small spades, trimmers, and harvesting vessels to collect these bright yellow “weeds” and learn about the many uses of dandelions—from festive crowns to nutritious bitter greens.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


APRIL 25, 2026 // WILD ROOTS IN THE PARK SERIES

Foraging Tour of Fort Hardy Park

Fort Hardy Park, Schuylerville

During this session of Wild Roots in the Park Program, participants will take a walking tour through Fort Hardy Park with certified foragers from Saratoga Wild Roots.

Learn about the benefits of foraging how to identify early Spring plants and mushrooms using identification guides, baskets/bags, and trimmers as we connect to nature, explore biodiversity, and discover how to harvest responsibility from a public park environment.

Wild Roots in the Park is a community education series offered in partnership with the Friends of Fort Hardy Park. The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation.


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MARCH 21-22 + 28-29

New York State Maple Weekend

Hop City Maple, Ballston Spa

We had a blast at 2026 Maple Weekend at Hop City Maple, March 21-21 and 28-29! It was so great to chat with you all about the joys of wild mushrooms and foraging. We hope you enjoyed our FOREST OF FLAVOR seasonings, wild Chaga tea, wild dried Golden Oysters, and Elderberry Elixir!


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MAY 18, JUNE 22, JULY 20, + AUGUST 17, 2025

Farm & Makers Market

Dancing Grain Farm Brewery

We're excited to be a merchant at Dancing Grain Farm Brewery's monthly Farm & Makers Market events.

Our FOREST OF FLAVOR Premium Wild-Foraged Seasonings are currently exclusive to our in-person retail events. Don't miss out!

We'll be there from 12-6 p.m.


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MARCH 22-23 + 29-30

New York State Maple Weekend

Hop City Maple, Ballston Spa

We had a blast at 2025 Maple Weekend at Hop City Maple, March 22-23 and 29-30! It was so great to chat with you all about the joys of wild mushrooms and foraging. We hope you enjoyed our FOREST OF FLAVOR seasonings!


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NOVEMBER 3, 2024

Private Fall Foraging Experience

Saratoga County

Our Private Fall Foraging Experience at the beginning of November was an intimate peek at the gifts and surprises nature holds, regardless of season!


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SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

September Foraging Experience, in Partnership with Saratoga County Agricultural Society HOME+ARTS

Saratoga County 4H Training Center

This all-ages, family-friendly foraging experience throughout 44 acres of beautiful land was held at the Saratoga County 4H Training Center. This is a special Foraging Experience, made possible in partnership with the Saratoga County Agricultural Society HOME+ARTS.


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SEPTEMBER 18, 2024

Adirondack Trust Company + Amsure Employee Foraging Experience

Saratoga Spa State Park, Saratoga Springs

This foraging experience was offered in partnership with Adirondack Trust Company and Amsure for its 2024 Employee Appreciation Week/Wellness Wednesday.


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SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

September Foraging Experience

Saratoga County

We had a blast on an all-ages, family-friendly foraging experience during the beginning of peak in the Northeast.


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AUGUST 3-5, 2024

Leave Her Wild Retreat

Camp Little Notch, Fort Ann

The inaugural Leave Her Wild retreat is a carefully curated rewilding weekend in the Southern Adirondacks aimed at reconnecting with yourself and your inner spirit.

The weekend includes community- and soul-building activities like foraging and feasting, yoga, drumming, dance, art, primitive skills, and nature meditation.


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JUNE 28, 2024

Hop City Maple

Ballston Spa, Saratoga County

A private walk through a stunning forest revealed glints of magic: Reishi, chanterelles, layers of plush ground, and hemlock and oak from right out of a fairytale!


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JUNE 15, 2024

June All-Levels Foray

Saratoga County

During this all-levels public foraging experience, we explored the diverse range of useful mushrooms and plants found in our own community.


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MAY 25, 2024

Spring Foraging for Beginners

Saratoga County

This all-levels, all-ages experience was hosted exclusively for friends and family of Adirondack Trust Company and Amsure, and benefited Saratoga PLAN.

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