Urban Foraging W/Expert

• Learn how to forage for edible plants and herbs while in the wild.
• Gain insights into what is poisonous, and what isn't.
• With foraging knowledge, look at nature from a whole new perspective!

Get down and dirty—literally!—in some of New York’s most prized ecosystems with a man who knows the land like the back of his hand.

Join an acclaimed naturalist-author on an extensive guided tour around natural landmarks like Central Park, the Appalachian Trail, Greenwood Cemetery, and Prospect Park, where you’ll discover how to forage some of your favorite vegetables and plants. Interested in whether you can eat unknown berries on a bush? Curious about the best herbs to snag from your neck of the woods? Your tour guide will give you the ins-and-outs on enjoying the best of nature’s bounty in the concrete jungle.

This experience gift is best enjoyed by adventurous foodies, hands-on nature lovers, or those who simply have a curious streak about getting off the beaten path for an afternoon.

Additional Information about Urban Foraging W/Expert

TIME: The Foraging experience lasts from 11:45 AM to 3:45 PM, Saturdays and Sundays. PLACE: The experience takes place across parks in NYC, Long Island, Westchester, Rockland County, Connecticut, and New Jersey. INFORMATION: Bring plastic bags for herbs and vegetables, paper bags for mushrooms, and plastic containers for drinking water, berries, and a pen to sign in! No sandals (because of poison ivy, bugs, and thorns) and no smoking at any time. It is recommended to bring a lunch, knife, digger, work gloves, notepad, whistle, insect repellent, sun hat or warm hat, an extra sweater, rain gear, and boots (as necessary.)