Bushcraft San Francisco

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) **Deepen your foraging practice by making your own tools. Space is limited to 12.** In this 3-day workshop, you will experience the art of crafting a blade from scratch using minimal power tools and equipment that can be easily acquired or made at home. We take an accessible approach to the craft, proving that you don't need a crutch of big, expensive tools to create a high-quality blade. This class is the perfect first taste of your metalworking journey, providing a foundational education that you can take in whatever direction you choose. Together, we will heat up steel, hammer it into shape, and refine it using hand tools. You will fashion a custom handle and craft a leather sheath for your new blade. By the end of the course, your knife will be ready to strap to your belt and be at your side for a lifetime of foraging adventures. * **No Experience Necessary:** While there are a lot of transferable skills from other crafts, beginners are completely welcome. * **Hard Work:** Please come prepared to work hard, sweat a little, and use your hands. * **All-Inclusive Crafting:** You will leave with a completed, functional knife, handle, and leather sheath. **Where & When** 10 am-6 pm Sept 5-7 This workshop is 3 days, 8 hours a day - you must attend all 3 days Near Berkeley - exact meetup info provided with registration Plan to bring your own lunch/snacks. Transport/lodging not provided. All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-baskets-1) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

From Queer Crush Climbing (NorCal)

Queer Crush @ Dogpatch Boulders

Fri, Aug 28, 1:30 AM

4.8

🎟️ free for [@touchstoneclimbing](https://www.instagram.com/touchstoneclimbing/) gym members! 🎫 $20 day pass for non-members (thats a 33% discount on the regular price!) 🧗🏻‍♂️rentals are FREE for QC attendees, so no need to worry if you don’t have climbing shoes or a harness (if you wanna climb ropes!) 🎉this is an all levels meet up, so no matter your experience, you’re welcome to join us! ⏰come early so that you make it to our intro circle and you get to make community with other members RSVP: [https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush](https://portal.touchstoneclimbing.com/dogpatch/programs/queer-crush)

4 attendees

Weave Your Own Ribs Style Foraging Basket (Berkeley)

Sun, Aug 30, 5:00 PM

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Join storyteller and basketweaver Jerry Falek and learn to make your own 8-inch ribs-style foraging basket made from reed in this half-day workshop. Designed with a sturdy oak frame and comfortable handle, this classic style is perfect for gathering mushrooms, berries, or garden herbs. You will walk away with a functional, hand-woven basket to bring on all your future foraging adventures. No prior experience necessary; all materials are provided. Sun Aug 30th 10am-3pm (with an hour break for lunch) All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-baskets-1) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

From Best of the Bay Business Referral Exchange

RSVP for Best of the Bay Business Referral Exchange!

Wed, Sep 2, 2:45 PM

5.0

We meet almost every Wednesday of the year; if we are "dark" for any reason (usually limited to Christmas and New Year's Day weeks, the Wednesday before Thanksgiving, and sometimes the 4th of July week), you will be told as a response to your RSVP. We recently started meeting in person the 1st Wednesday of each month in downtown Oakland at an "Oakstop" location at 1721 Broadway #201 (street level; doors face sidewalk on Broadway). Metered on street parking (you can pre-pay before 8am, which is when charging for time actually begins; most close-by metered spaces are limited to 60 minutes though it might be possible to extend time via a parking app). There are also parking lots in the area. On all other Wednesdays each month we meet online via Zoom. When you RSVP for a meeting after your request to meet with us has been approved, or at the time of your initial request, please include a short description of your business and also include your contact information in case we need to reach you before the meeting. You can attend our chapter twice as a visitor (this Meetup group seeks to find visitors to our group as a first step toward formally joining Best of the Bay) before submitting a formal application to join. Please also let us know how many guests you want to bring and tell us something about what is/are their professions.

From West Bay Men's Circle

The Campfire Circle: , Fire, Fun, and Brotherhood

Wed, Sep 2, 2:00 AM

From SalsaCrazy's San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dance Meetup

Join us for an evening of connection, laughter, and challenge — no fluff, no judgment, just good fun, honest conversation, and solid brotherhood. Whether you're craving purpose, support, or just something different… this is the night you've been needing.

19 attendees

SalsaCrazy Mondays in SF - Salsa Lessons and Salsa y Bachata Dance Party

Tue, Sep 1, 1:30 AM

4.5

We’re Back, THIS Monday! https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com Get your Tickets, Join the Fun. Join us for SalsaCrazy Mondays - where you can learn to Salsa dance AND show off your skills on the dance floor! No partner or experience required - Learn to Salsa Dance, and dance all night. This will be a crowded and fun night - Get your Tickets EARLY. Please arrive early! Doors are at 6:30p (arrive now), Lessons at 7p, Dancing at 8p. These classes are 21+ with ID. Dance all night long after lessons at San Francisco's Legendary Monday night dance club. SalsaCrazy Mondays, for over 20 years, is the place to be for salsa dance classes and salsa and bachata dancing! We're returning this night, and we want YOU to come LEARN SALSA! TICKETS, https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com These classes are 21+ with ID. Dance all night after lessons (INCLUDED). No partner or experience is required for Dance Lessons. They're beginner and step by step, absolutely anyone can (and should) learn to Salsa Dance. You're going to LOVE I Learn to Salsa Dance This Night (and Dance All Night). TICKETS, https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com No partner or experience necessary, yes, you'll LOVE these classes. Super fun, and step by step salsa dancing. Join us at Neck of the Woods for a night of fun and dancing. Beginning Salsa Dance Classes, followed by a night of dancing - yes, on a Monday night. Never danced? No problem! Come out and learn to dance. Come learn some new moves, meet new people, and dance the night away to the hottest salsa and bachata music. Don't miss out on the excitement of this historic night, SalsaCrazy Mondays! Join us for Salsa Dance Classes! Learn to Salsa Dance from your very first steps, and each week, there's a huge salsa dance party after classes. No partner or experience necessary, yes, you'll LOVE these classes. Super fun, and step by step salsa dancing. TICKETS, https://salsamondays.eventbrite.com No refunds or exchanges. All Sales are final. We'll see you there - You'll love them! PS - Classes are at Neck of the Woods, on 406 Clement Street, off of 5th Avenue and Clement. A great neighborhood, with fantastic food and great cafes. Come early! FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions Are these beginner friendly Dance classes? Yes, Absolutely! Complete and total beginners are welcome, and the class is designed JUST FOR YOU. Learn to Salsa Dance tonight! Yes! Really! We'll take you from your very first steps of dance, and you needn't have any experience, in any dance, before attending our classes. Most people don't! :) Do I need a partner or experience? Absolutely no partner required (they'll be plenty of partner's there), and no experience either. You're welcome to come alone, with a partner, or bring a group of friends. You'll always be comfortable! What about Intermediate Salsa Dance Lessons? You are NOT alone, everyone wants us to offer these, and we are hard at work trying to make that happen. We hope to offer intermediate lessons shortly, keep your eyes peeled, they are coming! Should I tell my friends? Yes, this is a big event, and you should tell all your friends! In fact, YOU could be the person alway remembered as giving you friends an amazing night to remember, and the start of a new passion that they'll cherish forever. Yes, seriously. It happens every time. Is this 21+? Yes, this is a famous (infamous) San Francisco nightclub, and you will need to show ID to come on in. Do you have a full bar? Of course! These is a salsa dance club night, so you be we have GREAT drinks. Everyhing you could possibly want for a night on the town (even if it's a Monday night). What time should I arrive? Doors open at 6:30 and you should get there at this time! Come early - enjoy a drink before class, and some insanely great music. You'll love it. What should I wear? It's a dance class, but also a club night. Some people come after work, some after play, some just to unwind, and some to seriously work out and dance. It's casual, but smart casual. Look your Monday night best. Why can't I miss this night ...? Because it will change you're whole life. Just take the first step, we'll take the rest. Are you the same people that run Dance Fridays? Yes, we're the same people that have run pretty much every single salsa and bachata venue in San Francisco for countless decades (and we're super humble and nice too). But I can't Dance, Have never Dance, and Think I have Three Left Feet ... Welcome to the club! These dance lessons are for you. They are very basic, step by step, detailed, with a ton of practice and a ton of music. They break down what it means to be a great social dancer, and how to get there. YOU CAN DO THIS! These lessons were designed just for you ... But, I'm a CEO, work 3 Jobs, and have four side gigs ... and my company just went IPO Yes, we heard it all before. Done it all before. Yes, you're very important, work very hard, and can't imagine learning to dance, but just give this a chance. You'll see, it could very well change your whole life, and make it a whole lot better. Whats the history of SalsaCrazy Salsa Dance Mondays 20+ Years of EPIC Salsa Dance Lessons and Dancing. Always on a Monday! It's a great way to Learn how to Salsa Dance so you can experience the San Francisco Bay Area's awesome Salsa and Bachata Dance scene. What's the neighborhood like? In a word? Awesome! Clement street has great restaurants and coffee shops, you will love it.

Stumped No More - Mycorrhizal Tree ID Class for Mushroom Hunters (Berkeley)

Sun, Sep 13, 5:00 PM

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Can you identify host trees that shape where mushrooms grow? Learn to read key field clues, like bark texture, leaf arrangements, cones, & acorns, to distinguish hardwoods from softwoods quickly. After an ID quiz with leaves & fruits, we head outdoors to apply your skills on live trees. Walk away with a practical toolkit for tree ID, making you a faster, more successful mushroom hunter, stumped no more. Sat, Sept 13th 10am-5pm All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

Speaker Series: Traditional Foods, Medicines, and Songs of the Land (Berkeley)

Wed, Sep 9, 1:00 AM

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) In this talk, Joe Salinas of the Kashia Band of Pomo Indians will introduce us to his People's perspectives on foraging, highlighting wild foods and powerful medicines found right in our backyard. **Where & When** 6pm-8 pm Sept 8 Near Berkeley - exact meetup info provided with registration All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-baskets-1) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

From Bay Area & Beyond Foragers - Mushrooms, Mussels, Urchin Uni

Basket Weaving Workshop with Gourd & Pine

Sat, Sep 12, 5:00 PM

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) ***Weaving With Nature*** During this workshop with artist Abeni Pierson, we’ll work with two natural materials that have been used across cultures for generations: gourds and pine needles. We’ll begin with an introduction to gourds: what they are, how they grow, and how they’ve been traditionally used for vessels, tools, and art. Before any weaving begins, we’ll scrub and clean our gourds together, connecting to the full process from raw material to finished piece. Participants will then learn the basics of pine needle weaving and how to use it to embellish and transform a gourd. Sat, Sept 12th 10am-4pm (with breaks) All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-baskets) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

From Explorer Chicks of San Francisco

Smoky Mountain Boots and Roots Hiking

Thu, Sep 10, 2:00 PM

4.8

**OVERVIEW** Are you into endless views? Old-growth forests? Mist bouncing off a 100-foot waterfall hitting your face? Then spend a long weekend with a small group of women hiking the best trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park (including parts of the Appalachian Trail). Channel your inner goat girl as you stroll through iconic scenery and listen to stories of the women who helped shape the Smokies. Take a brief break from the trail living out your pottery fantasies throwing clay on the wheel and sculpting your very own mug. Then kick back like a queen with nightly glamping near Gatlinburg, TN. **BOOTS = HIKING** Get your blues and greens in on three stunning hikes that don’t even look real. The views from Charlies Bunion and Ramsay Cascades are complete madness. Wind your way through pine trees and over classic creek crossings that make you momentarily consider a coonskin hat. (But not really, because animals ♥️) **ROOTS = HER-STORY** Did you know a woman was the first settler to move to the Smoky Mountains? You didn’t? That’s because Martha Jane Huskey Ogle’s husband called dibs on the fame. Learn about the deliciously woman-heavy history of a wilderness that man tried real hard to claim as his own. Your Explorer Chick guide will drop all the juicy gossip, connecting you to the goosebumpy sisterhood who walked before you. Deep dive into Appalachian crafts straddling a wheel and molding a coffee mug with your very own hands. Local artists will guide you through the entire pottery process and only help when needed. After 10 weeks of drying, firing, and glazing, your mug will show up at your doorstep. Surprise! Relive the SHE-nanigans of your Smokies trip. **YOU FEELING MAX COMFY WHILE GLAMPING** Put your feet up in total Insta-worthy digs at our adorable glamping site minutes from Gatlinburg. You will sleep in a tent that has been tastefully decorated and luxuriously appointed with WiFi and temperature control – with meals freshly prepared at camp by your Explorer Chick guides. You only have one task after hiking: RELAX. **ADVENTURE HIGHLIGHTS:** * Hike the Appalachian Trail to the sweeping panaromic views from Charlies Bunion * Get up close and personal with the Smokies tallest waterfall, Ramsey Cascades * Learn how to work clay on a wheel as you create your one of a kind glazed coffee mug * Kick back at camp with breakfasts and dinners cooked by your Explorer Chick guides. * Sleep easy at our Glamping site with canvas tents outfitted with all the creature comforts. * Relax with a comprehensive itinerary that makes the logistics, transportation, navigation, meal planning, lodging, and everything between easy. * Geek out with supportive and encouraging Explorer Chicks on a private, women-only, small group adventure tour. **See the website for full details and to book.** [https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/](https://explorerchick.com/adventures/womens-smoky-mountain-boots-and-roots-hiking-trip/) **Say Hello 👋** 💻 Website: [https://explorerchick.com/](https://explorerchick.com/) 📧 Email: [hello@explorerchick.com](http://hello@explorerchick.com/) 📸 Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/](https://www.instagram.com/explorerchickadventureco/) ❤️ Facebook: [https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/](https://www.facebook.com/ExplorerChickAdventureCo/) 👯‍♀️ Facebook Group: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick](https://www.facebook.com/groups/weareexplorerchick) 🎥 TikTok: [https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick](https://www.tiktok.com/@explorerchick)

Roaming Mission Creek and the Design District

Fri, Sep 4, 10:00 PM

From Roaming Zen

*My scheduled trip to Tassajara next week has been cancelled due to smoke in the valley from the Timber fire in Big Sur, so I am adding a roam to the schedule.* After our roam south of Market, this will be another very flat and gentle roam through the industrial area served by Mission Creek. There is a lot of history here, albeit mostly covered up by landfill, and the rail tracks that used to fill the area are mostly gone, even though we can see the traces once we start looking. I have long wanted to wander round the elegant warehouses of the Design District, and thought to combine it with a walk along both banks of the creek, whose original estuary shaped this whole part of the city. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

13 attendees

A Friday In The Canyon

Fri, Aug 28, 10:00 PM

From Roaming Zen

Glen Canyon is a unique feature in the city - a peaceful oasis - and we haven't spent much time there recently, even though we often start roams from Glen Park. This Friday roam will take us from the south of the canyon to the north alongside Islais Creek, and back along the side of the hill. If we get lucky we might see a pair of coyotes as we did last time we were up on the slopes. In any case, we will sit on the rocks overlooking the creek valley. We will also have time to visit a couple of the famous dirt roads in the village. There will be a couple of climbs and plenty of dirt on the way round. *Bringing water, snacks, and layers for all the microclimates is the way to go.* *These roams are offered by donation. They are one way I am able to pay my rent in San Francisco.* *Punctuality is always appreciated, for the sake of everybody's time. Please send a message on the app before the start if you are running late, and we will either wait (up to ten minutes) of I will direct you on how to catch up. Once we get underway I have to focus on those who are there, and most likely won't respond.* *Generally half the people who sign up don't actually show up on the day. I do track flakiness and remove people who have a poor attendance record. It is discourteous to those on the waitlist who would like to attend.* *Sending me a message explaining that you can't make it is always appreciated.*

20 attendees

**\*\*Register [here](https://forms.gle/khFPU5JZiwGxfKi5A), NOT on Meetup:** [https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule)[**](https://www.forkinthepath.org/schedule**) Join storyteller and basketweaver Jerry Falek and learn to make your own 8-inch ribs-style foraging basket made from reed in this half-day workshop. Designed with a sturdy oak frame and comfortable handle, this classic style is perfect for gathering mushrooms, berries, or garden herbs. You will walk away with a functional, hand-woven basket to bring on all your future foraging adventures. No prior experience necessary; all materials are provided. Sun Aug 30th 10am-3pm (with an hour break for lunch) All registrations must be completed on our website [here](https://www.forkinthepath.org/registration-baskets-1) **More Important Details** These programs are very popular and often fill up very quickly. We encourage you to register right away if you'd like to attend! If you are reading this, the class is not full. Space is updated daily. **About Fork In The Path** Fork In The Path offers transformational foraging experiences in California for the adventurous of all ages. You can check us out on Instagram [here](https://www.instagram.com/forkinthepath100//).

From Best of the Bay Business Referral Exchange

RSVP for Best of the Bay Business Referral Exchange!

Wed, Sep 2, 2:45 PM

5.0

From West Bay Men's Circle

The Campfire Circle: , Fire, Fun, and Brotherhood

Wed, Sep 2, 2:00 AM

From SalsaCrazy's San Francisco Bay Area Salsa Dance Meetup

19 attendees

SalsaCrazy Mondays in SF - Salsa Lessons and Salsa y Bachata Dance Party

Tue, Sep 1, 1:30 AM

4.5

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