Spring Wild Edibles

Join Naturalist Chelsea Ewen Rowcliffe to discover the flavors of the forest! There is an entire grocery store of delicious, local, wild foods just waiting outside your backdoor! This HANDS ON class focuses on how to identify key features of seasonal wild edible plants, knowing when and what to ethically and sustainably harvest, and how to prepare wild foods. Flowers, greens, roots, and shoots are just a few of the things that will be on the menu! Come ready to help dig, cut, cook, and most importantly EAT! The class will begin with a lesson identification, rules, and tools, and then transition to a leisurely collection hike. In the field, we will identify local edible plants, collect appropriate parts, and return to the nature center. Then it’s time to prepare, cook and sample the flavors of spring! Please wear weather appropriate clothing and footwear.

Bring a water bottle, notebook and/or camera for taking notes, a writing utensil and your curiosity! Chelsea will have recipes, notes, and ID sheets to share.

Please CALL TO REGISTER – $10 for MCEEF Members/$20 for non-members

(641) 330-0765 or (641) 732-5204