Step off the beaten path into a world of wild wonders while sipping, snacking, and reconnecting with nature’s misunderstood gifts.

Explore Oxbow’s vibrant forest trails and farm fields as you reimagine weeds—not as nuisances, but as nourishment.

In this immersive workshop, facilitated by Rosa Vissers of Hildegard Ferments & Botanicals, you’ll learn to see so-called “weeds” in a whole new light—as healers, snacks, and allies in your garden. Walk, forage, taste, and brew tea from plants you once overlooked. Perfect for nature lovers, gardeners, and curious folks, this experience invites you to reconnect with the land and rediscover what’s been growing around you all along.

You’ll Experience:

• Fresh Perspectives – Rethink what makes a plant a “weed” by exploring how context shapes our understanding of the natural world.
• Foraging & Identification Practice – Learn to confidently identify edible and medicinal weeds, and understand when and how to harvest them responsibly.
• Hands-On Harvesting – Walk, gather, and prepare wild plants during an interactive exploration through Oxbow’s fields and forests.
• Herbal & Medicinal Wisdom – Discuss the healing properties of common wild plants and how they’ve been used for wellness across cultures.
• Ecological Insight – Discover how these resilient plants can enhance your garden’s health, support biodiversity, and play vital roles in local ecosystems.
• Outdoor Learning – Step beyond pages, screens, and walls into a living landscape where taste, scent, touch, and story guide your learning.

About Your Facilitator:

Rosa Vissers is the co-owner of Hildegard Ferments & Botanicals, the smallest brewery and apothecary in Seattle. Guided by the seasons, she crafts a diverse array of plant medicines and offers classes + nature walks to connect people to themselves and the plants. She’s currently studying to become a clinical herbalist.

Born and raised in The Netherlands, Rosa is also a movement artist and yoga instructor. She deeply believes in the intelligence of our bodies and the plants. She is the proud mama of an amazing daughter.

Grant-supported Pricing

We’re excited to offer this workshop at just $5, thanks to generous funding from 4Culture’s Doors Open grant! This experience is valued over $50, but the grant helps us make it accessible to more of our community.

We’re deeply grateful for this support, which allows us to connect more people with outdoor learning experiences.

All participants must register in advance—spaces are limited!