--- title: Events | Saratoga Wild Roots description: Experience unique wild adventures with Saratoga Wild Roots! Subscribe for upcoming events like the Leave Her Wild Retreat in August 2024, featuring rewilding activities in the Adirondacks. 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The series of six classes throughout 2026 is made possible through generous funding from the Common Roots Foundation. [LEARN MORE + REGISTER](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/mulberry-workshop) --- [![website-event-hero-wild-roots-august4](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20WILD%20ROOTS%20IN%20THE%20PARK/2026-08-12%20Shadowboxes/website-event-hero-wild-roots-august4.webp?width=2000&name=website-event-hero-wild-roots-august4.webp)](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/shadow-box-scenes) ###### 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. [LEARN MORE + REGISTER](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/shadow-box-scenes) --- [![website-event-hero-wild-roots-september26](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20WILD%20ROOTS%20IN%20THE%20PARK/2026-09-26%20Grapevine%20Wreaths/website-event-hero-wild-roots-september26.webp?width=2000&name=website-event-hero-wild-roots-september26.webp)](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/grapevine-workshop) ###### 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. [LEARN MORE + REGISTER](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/grapevine-workshop) --- # Past Events ![IMG\_0357](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026-06-05%20Albany%20Presbytery%20at%20Silver%20Bay/IMG_0357.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_0357.jpeg) ###### JUNE 2026 ## Albany Presbytery Private Foraging Experience ##### Warren County This personalized Experience report on behalf of Albany Presbytery looks back on the plants, insights, and shared moments that made the walk such a meaningful way to slow down, notice more deeply, and reconnect with creation. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/albany-presbytery-private-foraging-experience-june-6-2026-saratoga-wild-roots?hsLang=en) --- [![website-event-hero-wild-roots-may10](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20WILD%20ROOTS%20IN%20THE%20PARK/2026-05-10%20Lilacs/website-event-hero-wild-roots-may10.webp?width=2000&name=website-event-hero-wild-roots-may10.webp)](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/lilac-workshop) ###### 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. [LEARN MORE](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/lilac-workshop) --- [![website-event-hero-wild-roots-may3](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20WILD%20ROOTS%20IN%20THE%20PARK/2026-05-03%20Dandelions/website-event-hero-wild-roots-may3.webp?width=2000&name=website-event-hero-wild-roots-may3.webp)](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/dandy-workshop) ###### 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. [LEARN MORE](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/lilac-workshop) --- [![website-event-hero-wild-roots-april25](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026%20WILD%20ROOTS%20IN%20THE%20PARK/2026-04-25%20Spring%20Foraging/website-event-hero-wild-roots-april25.webp?width=2000&name=website-event-hero-wild-roots-april25.webp)](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/foraging-tour) ###### 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. [LEARN MORE](https://www.friendsofforthardypark.org/events/foraging-tour) --- ![file\_0000000026b0722f84300f1419ffad8c](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2026-03-21%20Maple%20Weekends%20and%20Hop%20City%20Maple/file_0000000026b0722f84300f1419ffad8c.webp?width=750&height=1125&name=file_0000000026b0722f84300f1419ffad8c.webp) ###### 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! [Check out Hop City Maple](https://hopcitymaple.com/) --- ![IMG\_7998-1](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2025-03%20Maple%20Weekend/IMG_7998-1.jpeg?height=2000&name=IMG_7998-1.jpeg) ###### 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. [CHECK OUT DANCING GRAIN FARM BREWERY](https://dancinggrain.com/news-events/) --- ![Maple+Weekend+(3)](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Maple+Weekend+(3).jpg?width=612&height=578&name=Maple+Weekend+(3).jpg) ###### 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! [Check out Hop City Maple](https://hopcitymaple.com/) --- ![IMG\_4353](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-11-03%20Lake%20Bonita%20Private%20Experience/IMG_4353.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_4353.jpeg) ###### 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! [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-private-foraging-experience-in-saratoga-county-november-3?hsLang=en) --- ![20240928\_091722](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-09-28%20Saratoga%20County%204H%20Training%20Center/20240928_091722.jpeg?height=2000&name=20240928_091722.jpeg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-september-foraging-experience-in-partnership-with-saratoga-county-agricultural-society?hsLang=en) --- ![Photo Sep 18 2024, 5 50 57 PM](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-09-18%20ATC%20Employee%20Foraging%20Experience/Photo%20Sep%2018%202024%2c%205%2050%2057%20PM.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=Photo%20Sep%2018%202024%2c%205%2050%2057%20PM.jpg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-september-atc-amsure-employee-foraging-experience?hsLang=en) --- ![IMG\_2532](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-09-14%20September%20Foraging%20Experience%20-%20Hennig%20Nature%20Preserve/IMG_2532.jpeg?height=2000&name=IMG_2532.jpeg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-september-foraging-experience-09-14?hsLang=en) --- ![IMG\_1186-1](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-08-03%20Leave%20Her%20Wild/IMG_1186-1.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_1186-1.jpeg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-leave-her-wild?hsLang=en) --- ![IMG\_8108\_jpg](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-06-28%20Hop%20City%20Maple/IMG_8108_jpg.jpeg?width=1500&height=2000&name=IMG_8108_jpg.jpeg) ###### 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! [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-june-hop-city-maple?hsLang=en) --- ![Photo Jun 15 2024, 11 41 40 AM](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-06-15%20All-Levels%20June%20Foray/Edited%20Photos/Photo%20Jun%2015%202024%2c%2011%2041%2040%20AM.jpg?width=1500&height=2000&name=Photo%20Jun%2015%202024%2c%2011%2041%2040%20AM.jpg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/2024-june-all-levels-foray?hsLang=en) --- ![Photo May 25 2024, 10 33 33 AM](https://saratogawildroots.com/hs-fs/hubfs/2024-05-25%20ATC%20Spring%20Foraging%20for%20Beginners/Group%20Photos/Photo%20May%2025%202024%2c%2010%2033%2033%20AM.jpg?width=2000&height=1500&name=Photo%20May%2025%202024%2c%2010%2033%2033%20AM.jpg) ###### 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. [Check out this experience](https://saratogawildroots.com/spring-foraging-for-beginners-discover-wild-treasures-with-wild-roots?hsLang=en) #### Events with Saratoga Wild Roots are like no other. Be sure to subscribe to our occasional emails to be the first to know about our upcoming events, experiences, and offerings. 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