Learn about edible & medicinal wild plants
Courtney Taylor has been foraging wild food for almost 25 years, in a variety of ecosystems and climates from the tropical jungles of Hawaii to the arid hills of Arizona and northern California, but the majority of her experience is in North Texas, which she has called home for most of her life. She started teaching classes about 13 years ago and has compiled her teaching and foraging experience into an ebook, North Texas Edible Wild Plant Basics.
Spring Foraging Class Schedule 2026
Foraging class – Canton (East Texas) – Saturday, April 25th
Learn edible and medicinal wild plant foraging on a lush, ecologically diverse private property in East Texas (Canton). You will get hands-on experience with a variety of wild edibles, including identification knowledge, edible and medicinal uses, and the opportunity to taste in-season edible species.
Foraging class – Ore City (East Texas) – Sunday, April 26th
Learn edible and medicinal wild plant foraging at an ecologically diverse private property in Ore City, north of Longview in East Texas. You will get hands-on experience with a variety of wild edibles, including identification knowledge, edible and medicinal uses, and the opportunity to taste in-season edible species.
Foraging class – Southlake (North Texas) – Sunday, May 3rd
Learn edible and medicinal wild plant foraging at the Bob Jones Nature Center & Preserve in Southlake, Texas. You will get hands-on experience with a variety of wild edibles, including identification knowledge, edible and medicinal uses, and the opportunity to taste in-season edible species.
Texas Foraging Academy – Spring Curriculum (May 30th-31st)
We are now offering full weekend passes, as well as day passes for either Saturday or Sunday, so you can choose an option that fits your schedule!
The Texas Foraging Academy is a two-day, one-night immersive retreat designed for serious foragers and curious nature enthusiasts alike. It’s for those who want to truly learn how to ethically and sustainably utilize nature’s bounties. Guided by two of the region’s top experts in plant and mushroom identification with decades of combined experience, Courtney Taylor and Sebastian Tabibi, you’ll delve into the fascinating and often-overlooked ecosystems of North Texas.
Participate in a series of hands-on forays, engaging presentations, and live cooking demonstrations. This event isn’t just a class; it’s a chance to build a deeper relationship with the land and foster a vibrant community of fellow nature lovers. Every moment is crafted to inspire a lifelong passion for ethical foraging, from learning the fundamentals of mycology and plant anatomy to preparing the wild ingredients you find.
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Wild Mesquite Processing Class – Graham, Texas – Saturday, June 27th
The mature pods of the honey mesquite tree (Neltuma glandulosa) were one of the most important plant foods to the native tribes of the Southwestern United States, for calories and nutrients. In this special class about this excellent wild food source, you will learn about the nutritional content, and how to identify, collect and process them into delicious food and drinks.
Wild Prickly Pear Processing Class – Graham, Texas – Saturday, June 27th
The green pads (nopales) and bright pink fruits of the prickly pear cactus (Opuntia spp.) were a valuable food source for native tribes of the United States, especially in the Southwest. In this special class about this excellent wild food source, you will learn about the nutritional content, and how to identify, collect and process them into delicious food and drinks.
North Texas Foraging Ebook
Courtney’s 63-page ebook, North Texas Edible Wild Plant Basics, is designed as a friendly introduction to 55 of the best wild edibles that grow in North Texas. Learn about the basics of identification and use, while getting to know these wonderful and useful plants like new friends!
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