Nibbling on Plants in Your Backyard and Beyond

200 Trafton Road,Springfield MA 01108

22 September, 2022

Description

Join Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a 60-minute slide show featuring at least two dozen species of native edible wild plants suitable for adding to your own landscape, or nibbling on as you encounter them in other locales. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation method(s), along with guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. Russ will also include a few details regarding some native edible plants he has grown successfully from seed, and the partnerships he has made with conservation groups and others to add edible native plants to their landscapes. Last but not least, Russ will bring printed handouts along with samples of foraged goodies for folks to sip and nibble on. The meeting will be held at the Carriage House at the Barney Estate, Forest Park, Springfield, MA 01108, and via “Zoom”. Luncheon will be provided, including gluten free options, beginning at 11:30 am.