Welcome to The Honourable Harvest!

Hi, I’m Melissa Finn—a forager 🌿, mother 👩‍👧‍👦, and lifelong lover of the wild. My journey with nature began as a child, exploring the forest for hours and discovering its endless abundance. Over the years, that sense of curiosity has grown into a deep commitment to celebrating and sharing the untamed flavours nature provides.

I’m passionate about connecting people to the natural world 🌍, whether through guided foraging walks, wild food and drink creations 🍸, or simply sharing the joy of discovering overlooked treasures like mushrooms 🍄, berries, and so-called “weeds.” From crafting cocktails with foraged botanicals to fermenting sodas with wild-harvested yeast, my work is all about honouring the ingredients in each season, and the stories they tell.

I’m currently studying herbology for kids, and I’m excited to share this knowledge to inspire young minds and help families connect with the plants around them 🌱. Teaching children about herbs, plants, and foraging is something I’m incredibly passionate about—it’s all part of cultivating a deeper relationship with nature at any age.

In 2018, I joined From The Wild, the James Beard Nominated wild food series, for my first hunt in Alberta’s boreal forest 🌲. That experience changed the way I think about food and deepened my understanding of our reciprocal connection to nature—how we give and take in balance, with gratitude and respect. Since then, I’ve returned each year to film with the series, continuing to learn from the land and participate in the reciprocity of nature.

Foraging, for me, is more than gathering food—it’s about slowing down, connecting with the rhythms of the earth 🌱, and cultivating gratitude for the gifts nature offers. Through my writing, workshops, and recipes 🍴, I hope to inspire others to explore these connections, tread lightly, and find wonder in the simple beauty of the wild.

When I’m not wandering the woods 🌳 or experimenting in the kitchen 🍳, you’ll find me sharing my adventures and creations here at TheHonourableHarvest.com or on social media @TheHonourableHarvest.