Foraging Dandelions: Identification, Remedies, and Recipes

This hands-on herbal foraging class is all about the mighty dandelion (Taraxacum officinale). You’ll learn how to confidently identify and ethically harvest the dandelion, explore its history, folklore, medicinal uses, and edible gifts, and gain practical knowledge for working with this abundant wild plant. Together we’ll make a fresh dandelion tincture, infuse a nourishing oil, create a nature-based craft, and enjoy a tasty dandelion snack. Come ready to see this common “weed” in a whole new way!

Instructor will provide all tools and materials as well as handouts.

Students are asked to bring:

• Can bring their own paring knife and hand shovel if they would like, but instructor will have extras on hand

Skill Level:

No experience required.

Age Requirement:
Students ages 5+ can attend this class. Students between the ages of 5 and 15 must register and attend with a parent or other caring adult. Students ages 16 and 17 may attend without a parent/guardian in attendance as long as MMFS is provided with written parental permission by email to info@marinemillsfolkschool.org.

Location Details

Marine Mills Folk School

550 Pine St.

Marine on St. Croix, MN 55047

Cost Details

Tuition: $60

Materials Fee: $40

Total Cost: $100

NOTE: Be aware we may cancel class if a minimum number of registrations is not reached. We work to balance teachers’ need to plan for a class with students’ busy schedules — not an easy task. Please register as early as possible! If interested, you can find our cancellation policy here.