Foraging Workshop: Medicinal Plants

Join us for a nature walk and workshop to learn about  wild edible and medicinal plants and fungi, how to gather them sustainably, how to prepare them, and what they taste like! This workshop will have a particular focus on traditional medicinal uses of native plants, shrubs and trees. From roots and bark to leaves, and flowers, we will look at a wide variety of species and explore how they are used by Northeastern native peoples as food and medicines both historically and today. After a brief intro to foraging basics and best practices, we'll wander through meadow and woodland habitat identifying edible and medicinal plants and their look-a-likes. When we return with our finds, we'll sample some of what we collected along the way! 

Please note that we will not be harvesting substantial quantities of wild foods on this walk, as this workshop is primarily about sharing a passion for plants and the rich natural world that surrounds us. For every edible nd medicinal plant we encounter, we will identify the species, discuss what parts of it are consumed, and talk about any poisonous look-a-likes. However, we will be at the whim of mother nature and may not encounter plants and mushrooms at the prime stage for harvesting. But don’t worry, tasting these wild foods is a must, and we’ll be sure to have some foraged teas prepped in advance!

Advance registration for this event is required, and space is limited.