About Us
Foraging Friends,
Is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. founded in 2023. We Envision being a match maker between the land, plants, and people, particularly in communities inherently affected by neglect, blight, and economic disinvestment. We are committed and focused on ethical foraging, public awareness, and collaboration with nonprofits working to establish Food autonomy and sovereignty in Pennsylvania. We believe that healing land supports healing communities, and knowledge empowers, responsible action.
Team Foraging Friends!
Kirsten Forrester
Urban Environment/Youth Engagement.
An urban environmentalist and devoted homeschooling mother, she brings a deep passion for nature-based learning, youth engagement, and community development. Her perspective helps inspire programs that connect young people and families with the natural world.
She is seasoned in Pennsylvania’s wild landscapes, she guides our foraging workshops with a focus on ethical stewardship. She empowers our community to gather and preserve local plants, transforming seasonal harvests into nourishing meals that support both healthy bodies and a healthy planet.