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Snack Like a Naturalist: Edible Plants & Foraging Basics – Aug 23 Sat
Snack Like a Naturalist: Edible Plants & Foraging Basics
Friends of LLELA Summer Lecture Series
August 23 Saturday – 10 am to noon
Nature has a pantry—if you know what you’re looking for. In this lecture, we’ll share ideas for recipes, discuss the cultural history of local wild foods, explore how to forage ethically without leaving a trace, and (most importantly) how to identify native edible plants. Afterwards, you can join us on a short walk on the Blackjack Trail to observe local edible plants in their natural habitat, if weather allows. You’ll leave with plant ID know-how, a few recipe ideas, and the unshakable urge to yell “IT’S FORAGE O’CLOCK!” every time you see a patch of dewberries.
Register here — seating is limited.
Presenter Addy France, CIG, is the Interpretive Ranger at LLELA Nature Preserve. Former California State Parks Interpretive Aide and LLELA Environmental Educator. Addy is dedicated to helping others see the wild world through curious, caring eyes.