NATURAL GOURMET – EDIBLE PLANTS OF BOGUS BASIN | GUIDED NATURE PROGRAM

Guided nature program participants standing along trail in Elk Meadow listing to the guide talking.

Today’s Guided nature Program…


NATURAL GOURMET- EDIBLE PLANTS OF BOGUS BASIN

Many years ago, all people were naturalists by necessity. Their survival depended on an intimate and comprehensive knowledge of the plants and animals around them. Edibility, abundance, and seasonal availability were critical pieces of information. Participants of the Natural Gourmet Guided Nature Program have the opportunity to learn about and sample wild edible plants in the Bogus Basin area. Topics include botany basics, ecology of plant communities, plant families, and the ethics of collecting wild foods. This program is only one of the many guided nature programs offered this summer.

When & Where

July 15, 2023 @ 9:00 AM 12:00 PM

This 3-hour outing will meet at Frontier Point Lodge at the above-stated time and will cover 2 miles or less at a very casual pace. Be sure to wear comfortable walking shoes. Water, snack and sunscreen are highly recommended. Remember to swing by the Double R Ranch BBQ Smokehouse for lunch after the program!

How to Register

To sign up for this or any of our awesome Guided Snowshoe Programs, please send an email to dirk@bogusbasin.org indicating the program you wish to register for, date, and the number of people in your group. Requests received less than 24 hrs. prior to the outing may not receive a response.

FREE All Are Welcome!

Meet your Guide!

Hit the trail with Ray Vizgirdas, retired Wildlife Biologist and lifelong Naturalist for this installment of our Guided Snowshoe Program series. With over three decades of experience working for state and federal agencies, Ray knows a thing or two about the outdoors (he has literally authored guidebooks about the flora at Bogus Basin!). On select Saturday afternoons, Ray will cover a new topic relevant to the time of year. Whether it’s winter animal adaptations or emergency snow shelters, you’re bound to learn a thing or two on your outing.