"Conor’s teaching style and anecdotal storytelling made foraging fun and unforgettable. Every outing felt like panning for gold—and finding it. Only instead of the mineral, it was mushrooms, plants, and trees. I went from barely recognizing gooseberries to living completely off the land for a week—eating only foraged food. Conor gave me a foraging foundation that will last a lifetime."-Luigi R.
"Elsa and Conor have a deep and abiding love for and an authentic relationship with the plant-people around them which makes for learning opportunities that are irresistibly fascinating and joyful!" - Dayna B.
"Conor and Elsa ask meaningful questions, offer useful information, encourage deeper inquiry, and bring in levity, mirth, and even a pinch of tricksterism as they help us wind our way toward closer relationship with the wild life around us. I relish their companionship and thoughtful teaching in the woods and fields." -signed, "J"
"I had learned about foraging for wild plants in Colorado years ago, but
I had not studied plants specific to Iowa. When I went on a walk with
Wilders Way I learned about many plants I had not paid attention to
before and learned ways of using them. I liked Conor's and Elsa's
respect for the resources and the gentle way they teach. They share
important knowledge, connecting us more deeply to appreciation of our
ecosystem and to natural food sources. I hope to be able to join them again." -Julie F.
“All of the classes and foraging walks I’ve done with Elsa & Conor have been truly inspiring! From learning how to grow shiitake mushrooms on a log, to making a fresh salad out in the woods — the experiences are all unforgettable. I took my kids (age 7 & 9) on both walks. They loved learning about each plant we found and my youngest can’t wait for the yummy spring nettles to sprout.” - Stacy D.