Foraging at the Acton Arboretum

2 Taylor Road,Acton MA 01720

18 May, 2023

Description

The Acton Arboretum is home to over 80 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Black Walnuts and Black Raspberry; non-native weeds, like Burdock and Chicory; and invasive species, like Autumn Olive and Dame’s Rocket. Join the Early Conservation Career Network and Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, on a two-hour ramble through the Arboretum to encounter and learn about at least 18 species of edible wild plants and how they function in the landscape. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with info on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, as well as guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging. We hope you will join us to learn how to identify plants, forage safely and improve your local foodscape. Meeting location: Acton Arboretum Parking Lot, 2 Taylor Road, Acton MA There is parking at the Arboretum and if the lot is full there is plenty of parking in the lot next to the Acton Town Hall and Library, which are about a 5-minute walk from the Arboretum. Register Here via Eventbrite