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A Season in the Forest: a rich and comprehensive 6-month training on wild harvesting!

From May to October 2025, immerse yourself in the heart of the forest and rediscover your territory differently!

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Discover our first pantry!

Wild harvesting is a lifestyle, a world where your baskets are filled with tasty plants and mushrooms, where your free time is spent on long walks in search of precious patches, and where even the smallest outing in nature (and even in the city!) becomes an exciting adventure.

What’s around the bend in the trail?

What plants grow among the tall grasses in this wasteland? What wild flavors will be on my plate tonight?

Salade césar aux boutons de marguerite

Learn to identify and harvest dozens of wild plants that surround you

  • Discover a whole new way of eating with nutritious and ultra-local products
  • Boost your creativity in the kitchen
  • Take a step towards self-sufficiency

Transform your harvests to enjoy them year-round

  • Learn to recognize useful survival plants
  • Learn to read and decode your environment
  • Develop a new intimacy with nature

See what others are saying

“ I can say that this training has changed my life and my vision of nature, and I am very grateful for it. A new door has opened in my heart, and I can't wait to continue exploring all this!” Geneviève V.M.
“ My diet, my appreciation for the living, the way I plan my garden (more and more permaculture), the walks in the forest, the sides of the road, the marshes, ... I see everything differently now! This training brings about a real change in one's life!” Liane S.
“You have successfully guided us, sharing your passion. Know that you have left a mark in my life as would have an elder who came to walk with me in the forest. Thank you for your generosity. Thank you for taking care of our nourishing forest as you do.” Ève M.
“This training gave me much more than I expected. I learned a lot about edible plants. It opened the door to many more things to learn and discover. And a nice surprise, I met two wonderful people from my region who are now very good friends.” Caroline J.
“I took a giant leap in my knowledge of the forest thanks to this training. The days I had done in-person had not made learning so accessible. My hikes are no longer that much cardio ... there is too much to see, recognize, and gather!” France R.
“This training guides you through the months and allows you to evolve at the same rhythm as nature. The possibilities for gathering are numerous and accessible to everyone, whether you are a beginner or an expert. Thank you to Ariane and Gerald for their generosity and passion! I recommend it to everyone!” Roxane P.

You will never see the forest the same way again!

For us, harvesting is a family affair! It’s what connects us, fuels our discussions, and brings joy to our table.

Since we published FORÊT and Cueillir la forêt—books on harvesting and cooking wild plants, now best-sellers in Canada—we have interacted with thousands of nature lovers who share our attachment to the territory.

We have realized how many of you have a thirst for these forgotten know-hows, and how important it is more than ever to share the knowledge that allows us to establish a deeper connection with our environment.

This precious action of handpicking to bring healthy, fresh, local foods to your mouth is part of our DNA. We believe everyone should be able to experience a closer intimacy with the wild world.

More about the hosts

We want to take you to the forest with us by offering you a complete training entirely online, and accessible for life, which will allow you to venture into harvesting with confidence!

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Why is this harvesting guidance for you?

Harvesting is so much more than a basket filled with plants and wild mushrooms; it’s a way to connect with your environment.

We offer you a 6-month online training featuring webinars, Q&A sessions, guest speakers, and a community to interact with. It is a comprehensive and in-depth training program where we share what we have learned most precious to allow you to plunge into the heart of the forest.

“The training was beyond our expectations, we would recommend it without hesitation to anyone wishing to change how they view the forest…. It’s so rewarding to recognize what surrounds us and learn to use it. Every outing will become an enriching experience.”
Sylvie L.

A season in the forest is…

A thorough 6-month training over the seasons, from May to October

Every month: A 2-hour webinar on harvesting plants (pre-recorded), a conference with a specialist, and a live Q&A session with Ariane.

Lots of extras: Additional and spontaneous audio, video, and written content throughout the harvests.

Nearly 80 hours of online content available on a private platform, downloadable, and accessible for life. Watch at your own pace, anytime

Rich exchanges: A private online community of harvesters with whom to exchange and share your discoveries and questions anytime

The possibility of going further: Personalized email support throughout the season with Ariane

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“The training is inspiring, motivating, full of highly interesting content, the hosts are passionate and it shows. The trainers and speakers know their stuff. The training has given me even more love, respect, and gratitude for nature. I highly recommend it!”

Anick P.

“I tell everyone about it! It’s a fascinating world at our feet and Ariane and Gerald are inspiring, curious, humble, and respectful guides. They are perfect communicators because they are authentic. You want to be their friends. Huge thanks!”

Julie S.

“The training is a very nice gift to give yourself. The shared knowledge about edible plants is exceptional, the
invited speakers add a holistic touch to the content, the trainers’ experience and camaraderie is wonderful to witness.”

Annie B.

Who will host?

In honor of Gerald (1950-2024), his love of the forest and the impact he had on many lives’ trajectories, Gourmet Sauvage makes his teachings available. The webinars with Gerald and Ariane are pre-recorded and the Q&A sessions with Ariane are live.

Ariane Paré-Le Gal

Ariane worked for over 10 years as a host, columnist, and researcher specializing in the environment on television and radio. In 2015, she left Montreal to take over Gourmet Sauvage, the company founded by her father, where she was immersed her whole life.

She is the co-author of the books “Forêt identifier, cueillir, cuisiner” and “Cueillir la forêt” published by Éditions Cardinal and dedicates much of her time to creating content to share her father’s legacy.

Gérald Le Gal

Teacher, economic development agent, commercial fisherman, lecturer, and co-host with his daughter Ariane of the show “Coureur des bois” broadcast on Télé-Québec, Gérald Le Gal has pursued many careers in Canada and abroad.

In 1994, he founded Gourmet Sauvage, a pioneering company in the wild plant harvesting and forest education sector. In recent years, Gérald has devoted as much time as possible to his true passion: teaching (and fishing)!

Gérald left us in January 2024, leaving behind a rich legacy of knowledge he generously shared throughout his life.

“We take you with us into the forest, guess what adventures await you around the bend”

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The Conferences

Each month, you will receive teaching from specialists to broaden your skills and allow you to explore different aspects of wild harvesting, from mixology to ancestral herbalism, through permaculture, fermentation, and human-scale forestry! Here are a few of the guests!

SPECIAL GUEST

François Couplan is a specialist in the traditional uses of wild and cultivated plants, studied across five continents.

Ethnobotanist he has taught since 1975 the uses of wild plants in Europe (France, Switzerland, Belgium, Germany, Austria, Crete) and the US in the form of practical field workshops. He is the creator of gentle survival, deep experiences of living in harmony with nature.

To his scientific training, he adds profound experience of life within nature, explored worldwide.

François Couplan has authored over fifty books on plants and nature.

SAM CHAIB, picker and permaculture practitioner

Harvesting the future: nomadic permaculture and resilience

JULIEN DROUIN-BOUFFARD, Northern Teas

Harvesting and fermenting wild plants for the making of Nordic teas

VINCENT LEBLANC, Violin and mushrooms

Introduction to mushroom cultivation in the garden and forest.

CLAUDIA DOYON, mixologist and harvester

From soil to cocktail: the art of drinking our territory.

ISABELLE LA MÉTISSE, author and teacher

Reconnecting with the living through harvesting.

GILLES SÉGUIN, forestry technician and storyteller

Human-scale forestry: managing our forests sustainably

This training is for you if

  • Harvesting interests you but intimidates you: our approach is playful, simple, and always in pleasure!
  • You pick a few species but want to expand your knowledge; we will cover dozens of edible plants and mushrooms from all regions of Canada.
  • You are an experienced harvester and want to explore new avenues; a harvester never stops learning from their peers! Tips, recipes, transformation, calendars, etc., we promise you won’t be left hungry!
  • You want to explore a new way of cooking; wild harvesting is a fabulous creative engine!
  • You live in the city or the countryside; wild plants are everywhere around us, in your backyard or forest!
  • You want to weave a new bond with your environment; harvesting creates meaning and connects us to the living.
  • You want to step out of your comfort zone; experience a unique learning on the forest.

See what others are saying

"Wow! This training is one of the best gifts I've given myself! I was in awe all season with discoveries and changes in nature, more connected to it than ever. Ariane and Gerald are exceptional guides, with a lot of knowledge but especially accessible. I was always looking forward to our live meetings and will miss them during the winter! I truly recommend this training, it makes us realize how rich our corner of the world is!" Ariane L.
"The training brought me serenity, a connection with the beauty of our lovely nature. While gathering, I would go into a state of grace (despite the soreness sometimes:) gathering isn't always easy). Beyond knowledge, this training brought me peace. I'm very grateful that life placed you on my path. Thank you!" Chantal H.
"I loved the training. You are an exceptional and complementary duo. I know the plants better, but most importantly, I know where to find information, what to look for. I have confidence. I also greatly appreciated all these teachings beyond just gathering. I now enter the forest with all five senses alert, appreciating smells, colors, sounds, in addition to contagious energy from all the living surrounding me. I am privileged to have (virtually) crossed paths with you. Thank you" Catherine S.

 

 

The first harvest of the season!

Here is a preview of the type of content that will be published throughout the season on the training platform, alongside the webinars, Q&A sessions, and conferences.

We talk here of the tradition surrounding the harvest of birch sap, its benefits, and how to use it.

A complete, comprehensive and flexible training accessible for life from a private platform. Follow the teachings at your own pace. Revisit the content as often as you wish.

In this video, we answer your Frequent Questions about the training

  • How much content is offered?
  • How much time should be dedicated to the training?
  • Is it a training for beginners or seasoned harvesters?
  • Can I take the training even if I live in the city?
  • Does the training offer on-the-ground learning?
  • Etc.

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The registration period will launch in April. The next cohort begins in May. Sign up for the waiting list; spots are limited!

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