Events › Wild Edibles with Russ Cohen

The Greater Boston area is home to over 100 species of wild edible plants, some of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. Join Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known...and Eaten, for a 90-minute slide show covering more than three dozen of the tastiest wild plant species the region has to offer. These include native species, like Juneberry and Black Walnut; weeds, like Chicory and Burdock; and invasive species, like Japanese Knotweed and Autumn Olive. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with info on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, as well as guidelines for safe, ethical and environmentally responsible foraging. Russ will accompany his talk with handouts and samples of foraged goodies for participants to sip and nibble on.

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