Dulse Seaweed - Photo by Russ Cohen
| Date | Time | Sponsor(s) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sat., Apr. 5 | 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM | Nashoba Conservation Trust (slide show) | Pepperell, MA |
| Mon., Apr. 7 | 7:00- 9:30 PM | Clark University Water Watch (slide show) | Worcester, MA |
| Sat., Apr. 26 | 8:30 AM- 4:30 PM | Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens*§ (part of "The Kitchen Garden Makes a Comeback" Symposium) | Boothbay, ME |
| Sat., May 10 | 9:00 AM- 12 noon | Mass. Audubon Ipswich River Wildlife Sanctuary* | Marblehead, MA |
| Sat., May 17 | 12:30 PM-3:30 PM 6:00 PM- 9:00 PM | Polly Hill Arboretum*§ (co-sponsored with Slow Food Martha's Vineyard) | West Tisbury, MA |
| Tues, May 27 | 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM | Equinox Preservation Trust*/ Bennington County Sustainable Forest Consortium | Manchester, VT |
| Sat., May 31 | 9:00 AM-12:30 PM | Westport River Watershed Alliance*§ | Westport, MA |
| Thurs. June 5 | 6:00 PM- 8:30 PM | Farmington River Watershed Association | Avon, CT |
| Sun., June 8 | 9:00 AM- 12 noon | Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife*§ (part of Becoming an Outdoors-Woman Weekend) | Lenox, MA |
| Thur. June 12 | 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Franklin Land Trust | T.B.A., MA |
| Thur., June 19 | 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Watertown Citizens for Environmental Safety/ Appalachian Mountain Club, Boston Chapter Local Walks Committee | Watertown, MA |
| Tues. June 24 | 6:00 PM- 8:00 PM | Cambridge Center for Adult Education* | Cambridge, MA |
| Sat. July 12 | 2:00 PM- 5:00 PM | New England Wild Flower Society* | Whately, MA |
| Sun., July 13 | 1:00 PM- 4:00 PM | Northeast Organic Farming Association - Massachusetts* | Belchertown, MA |
Additional foraging programs may be added to this schedule as details are arranged with program sponsors.
§ = includes a wild foods tasting, cooking demonstration and/or dinner;
# = class is already full
* = It is necessary to pre-register directly with the Sponsor for these events. Telephone numbers:
Coastal Maine Botanic Garden: (207) 633-4333; Northeast Organic Farming Association/Massachusetts (Tom Szekely, (781) 894-4358);
Polly Hill Arboretum (Karin Stanley, (508)693-9426); Mass. Audubon Ipswich River: (978) 887-9264;
New England Wild Flower Society: (508) 877-7630 ext.3303; Westport River Watershed Alliance: (508) 636-3016;
Equinox Preservation Trust (Shelly Stiles, 802-442-2275); Cambridge Center for Adult Education (Course Code WPLA): (617) 547-6789;
Mass. Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (Ellie Horwitz,(508) 389-6300).
[Note: For those of you who haven't as yet attended one of these outdoor walks/courses,
we usually encounter 25-45 different species of edible
wild plants (and, in season, mushrooms), some in collectible
quantity and condition. Keys to the identification of each species are provided, as
well as information about its edible portion(s), season(s)of availability,
flavor and nutritive value, and some tips on preparation if
necessary. Guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging are also provided.
Participants often find a jackknife and several
bags for collecting samples useful as well as a notebook and pen. Those who have
already been on one or more of these walks often find a refresher course
of great value. In addition, there is a constantly changing variety of edible
wild plants throughout the year, even at the same location, so that
different plants are typically encountered on each visit. If you are especially interested
in mushrooms (edible and otherwise), you might also want to check out
the Boston Mycological Club. ]
Last update: 5/1/08
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