Parks and Recreation Events Calendar

Wander & Awe

TOPIC: Foraging Wild Edible & Medicinal Plants & Fungi

Come learn what tasty treats and healing properties nature can provide! Families are encouraged and all ages are welcome!

Wander: We will have a short intro into foraging safety and wildcrafting etiquette, following by a short hike where we explore what edible & medicinal plants & fungi are in season! We will meet at different parks throughout the season depending on what is ready so check the FB events for updates.

Awe: We will cover different resources, tools, ways to ID, look-alikes, various uses, history, and traditional practices regarding the plants & fungi. Plan on learning 10-15 different plants/Fungi each session.
 
Come explore the original grocery store, the great outdoors!

Feel free to come at 6pm and bring your dinner for some fellowship.

 

 

Sessions are led by Lee Wittekind, Parks and Recreation's Outdoor Event and Outreach Coordinator.

 

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