Forest Lore Tour
About
The Forest Lore Tour is a guided walk through Salem Woods led by The Mushroom Witch, exploring where science, history and folklore meet. Over about 75 minutes and a little under a mile, guests visit one of the few remaining wild places in the area and learn from a practicing witch about real magic, why nature matters and how to bring ancient knowledge into modern life. It offers a step away from the bustle of downtown Salem.
Along the way, the focus includes plants and mushrooms found through the year and how they might be used, along with practical ways to give back to the planet. The same guide also teaches workshops in Salem and beyond on ancestral skills such as herbalism, felting, natural pigments and basketry. Destination Salem bills the tour as one of the city’s most unique, a guided trek into what it calls magical Salem Woods.
What to Know
- Tours meet at the trail sign at the back of the Olde Salem Greens municipal golf course parking lot.
- Wear hiking or other comfortable shoes.
- Tickets must be purchased in advance through Witchwood Tours.
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