Hiking & Foraging
Our outings focus on teaching kids that we are an important part of this place—and that there are many different ways for people to participate in caring for and harvesting from our local ecosystems
Since 2021, Commons Keepers co-founder Elspeth Hay has hosted a weekly Hiking and Foraging Club for kids at Wellfleet Elementary School in collaboration with the Wellfleet Rec. Department. Each spring and fall, a group of 12 kids heads out into the woods, dunes, fields, and waterways of the Outer Cape to explore our local ecosystems.
Each Monday in session we spend two and a half hours moving our bodies, having fun outside, and learning to identify and work with edible and medicinal species.
“Elspeth saw my son’s love of nature and helped it grow. She gave him the knowledge and confidence to see his natural surroundings with new eyes, and that curiosity has stayed with him. Her impact went far beyond teaching foraging - it deepened his connection to the natural world.” - Jenn
“My daughter loves hiking & foraging. She comes home bubbling with excitement for the natural world as explored with Elspeth’s expert guidance.” - Rachel
“Hiking and foraging club has been the perfect experience for my nine-year-old son. He loves being outdoors, going on adventures, and being in Wellfleet’s woods. Elspeth took the kids out hiking every week, rain or shine, and encouraged them to run and play while simultaneously learning about the nature around them. I can’t say enough good things about this program!” - Lisa
We’re raising support for this program. Want to sponsor a year of education for the youngest members of our community? Click below!