Foraging Aquatic Flora of the Mississippi, with Nicholas WazeeGale

Enjoy learning to identify, find, and forage from the abundant beds of aquatic plants like arrowhead and lotus along the Mississippi River. We will learn to recognize these plants in the watery environments they grow in, learn what foods they offer, and when and how to collect them. We will also do a small amount of gathering from them for educational purposes. Students will leave knowing how to explore other areas of the river and gather these amazing wild foods for themselves. Be prepared for the wet and muddy adventure that this kind of harvesting entails!

Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Ages: 12+ (12-17 with a participating adult)
Location: La Crosse, WI

Sliding Scale Course Fee Guidelines

Supporter Level Ticket: $125
If you move through the world with financial ease and the means to fulfill many of your wants as well as your needs – you are able to eat out when you want, abundantly meet your needs through employment or can comfortably not work, have access to family wealth, own property, etc. – consider paying at this level, which will help us ensure the long term sustainability of our programs while keeping our offerings accessible to those with access to fewer resources.

Sustainer Level Ticket: $100
If you are able to meet your needs with relative ease while budgeting your educational and entertainment spending – for instance, you are able to take classes and eat out occasionally as long as you are mindful – consider paying at this level, which will help sustain the work of the Folk School at a modest level.

Supported Level Ticket: $75
If you struggle to fund your basic needs and have limited access to resources in your family and community, or if you would not be able to access this offering without a discounted payment option, consider paying at this level. We value your presence and contributions to our community and do not want any economic circumstances to be a barrier to attendance!