Ensō invites you to a morning in the field and into one of the most overlooked skills in foraging.

Tree identification changes everything. When you know which trees grow where, and which fungi and plants associate with them, you stop searching randomly and start reading the landscape with intention.

Join Orion Aon of Forage Colorado for an immersive eco-tour across the Colorado Front Range… moving through riparian corridors, foothills, and montane forest from 5,500 to 7,500 feet. Cottonwood bottoms to ponderosa slopes. Willow draws to mixed conifer zones. You will learn to identify the key trees of each habitat, understand their mycorrhizal and saprobic fungal partners, recognize associated edible and medicinal plants, and become a more efficient, more observant forager in every season.

This is the first in what will become a seasonal series — spring riparian, late summer montane sub-alpine, and beyond. Each outing is its own classroom.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

• 8:30 AM to approximately 12:00 PM

• Colorado Front Range — exact location shared with registered participants prior to the event

What's included:

• Guided eco-tour with Orion Aon of Forage Colorado

• Tree identification across riparian and montane habitat zones

• Mycorrhizal and saprobic fungal associates

• Edible and medicinal plant identification

• Small group field experience

About Orion Aon

Born and raised in Santa Fe, NM, Orion developed a passion for wild food at a young age and moved to Fort Collins to study Natural Resource Management at Colorado State University. In 2015 he founded Forage Colorado, where he shares his love for edible wild plants and mushrooms through writing, educational content, and guided field experiences across the Colorado Front Range and Rocky Mountains.

Come dressed for variable spring mountain conditions. Wear long pants, sturdy footwear, and layers. Bring water, snacks, and lunch. Terrain may include uneven ground and elevation change.

Cancellation and Transfer Policy

• Full refund 14 or more days before the event.

• 50% refund or full credit 7 to 13 days before the event.

• Full credit, no refund 3 to 6 days before the event.

• No refund or credit within 72 hours of the event.

• Tickets are transferable to another person at any time at no charge. To cancel or transfer contact michael@ensofarmandforage.com.