Wild Food & Medicine

Wild Food Foraging And Identification

The forest floor to the forager is supermarket of opportunity. To our ancestors the option of going to the shop did not exist, relying on their extensive knowledge on wild food would have been lifesaving.

In our modern society, we just buy it from our nearest shop. Bought out of our hard earned cash, on a weekly basis. However mankind’s pattern of consumerism has had a negative affect, on us and the planet. How?

The knowledge on how to shop in the forest supermarket is being eroded or even lost forever. Wild Spirit Bushcraft and many other Bushcraft schools promote these wonderful informative courses on wild food and medicines.

¨ To just go pick what you need, is a satisfying feeling. knowledge weighs nothing.¨

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Wild Food / Tree / Medicine Courses

The courses will take you out in the forests where you will learn how to identify edible wild food. Equally important are the poisonous species. For this reason time will be spent discussing whatever plants, mushrooms and medicines we find. Whichever season you attend, there is always much to find. However Spring, Summer and Autumn are more productive. Applicants are encouraged to take notes, due to the amount of information given.

We will meet in the village of Ottsjö village, where we will begin with a brief introduction on what the day will consist of. Soon after that we will head off into the field. On our return we will make a fire and stop for lunch. Here we have a great the opportunity to cook up, the things we’ve collected.

There are 4 main courses to choose from:

Forest Plants/ Identification & Uses – June-July
Tree / Identification & Uses June-September
Fungi / Identification & Uses – September-October
Wild Medicines -June-July

Price:

3000 kr per person per day

Duration: 1 day 10am – 4 pm

For the course to take place there must be a minimum of 2 people on the course

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Course Location

Off Grid 63.215453, 13.104116

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   VoyageurDuNord_01 
 2023-03-19
 
 
  An unforgettable experience
A very well organised excursion in a wonderful landscape. It was our friend's dream to be able to do this tour and the organisers fulfilled their wish. Both guides were very efficients and careful to make the tour engraved in our memory.All the best from France and Sweden
  
 
       
   Adelaide N 
 2023-02-15
 
 
  An unbeatable dog sledding adventure
Despite unusually poor snow conditions in the area the team at Wild Spirit worked hard to ensure that our dog sledding experience could continue, proposing an alternative, beautiful route. The dogs were amazing, and the team welcoming, friendly and very helpful to our bunch of dog sledding beginners. It was an exhilarating adventure that has made our holiday in the Are area. Not to be missed.
  
 
       
   Jessica H 
 2023-01-06
 
 
  Best Part of My Trip!
This was the highlight of my trip to Sweden. Richard and his team showed the upmost professionalism and care.The dogs were lovely and ready to go! They take time to explain everything to you so if you have no prior experience, it'll be totally okay!Our safety was always first and learning how to use the sled was easy!What impressed me the most was the Richard's and Claire's fun personalities. Conversation was great and coming back to the Kennel and meeting the rest of the dogs was nice! We won't ever forget how they helped us when we ran into an emergency AFTER our visit. I know there's other dog sledding companies to chose from but you really must pick Wild Spirit for both their dogs and their humans!
  
 
       
   Lindsay 
 2022-12-24
 
 
  Great experience Dog Sledding
Terrific People!  Gorgeous dogs.  Amazing scenery.We did a family trip.  Got to drive our own sled.  Authentic experience
  
 
       
   sonya s 
 2022-07-19
 
 
  Great bushcraft / wilderness day with Wild Spirit in Ottsjö, North Sweden (near Åre )
Oscar (14) and Harry (12) spent a really great day with Richard doing some bushcraft - making fire, finding mushrooms, exploring the forest and learning about plants and their qualities. They had an amazing day.
  
 
       
   Malin C 
 2022-03-06
 
 
  Mushing with the family
Lovely dogs, nice and professional guides, we had a wonderful time!😁We can highly recommende Wildspirit!🐾
  
 
       
   Maarten Dom 
 2022-03-03
 
 
  Om nooit meer te vergeten!
De husky dagtocht is werkelijk adembenemend!Goeie organisatie, bangelijke natuur en de husky's...wat een krachtpatsers! Dankjewel voor deze onvergetelijke ervaring!
  
 
       
   Marielle J 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Extraordinaire expérience à vivre dans cette si belle nature
Expérience inoubliable avec un circuit magique et avec un accueil super sympa!A faire absolument pour avoir des belles images plein la tête
  
 
       
   Linda 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Fantastic experience
We had a fantastic tour with happy dogs, great crew and fantastic scenery. Would recommend an adventure with the Wild Spirit team to anyone.
  
 
       
   Resort62850569222 
 2022-03-02
 
 
  Unique Musher introduction
A dedicated couple who loves what they are doing. Wonderfully treated Musher dogs.Did a 21/2h tour where we could learn how to control a sledge with 12 dogs.Had the opportunity to get to know each dog especially when dismounting the dogs