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Foraging for Native Edibles (SOLD OUT)

February 25, 2023 @ 9:00 am - 11:00 am

$25 – $55
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Fruits and flowers everywhere, but not a bite to eat? This class will help you reconnect with the land by learning foraging skills and how to ID native plants that are safe for your palate, such as prickly pear and Texas persimmon. Not only will you be primed to dress your salad and fill your snack bag with native plants, but learning to forage will make your forays into nature richer as you tune in to the land around you.

This class will take place in person at the Wildflower Center. Space is limited and registration is required. Please review our safety guidelines before your visit. 

Pro-tip: Add a copy Foraging Texas: Finding, Identifying and Preparing Edible Wild Foods in Texas, to your registration! Written by the instructors, Eric and Stacy Coplin, this book serves as a continuous guide to identifying, preparing and appreciating the wild bounty of native plants throughout Texas.

$25 per person (class only)
$55 per person (class + book)
Wildflower Center’s members receive a discount at checkout! Join today

 

Eric Knight

Eric Knight

Instructor

 

Eric Knight was raised as a naturalist in Austin and has taught classes on edible and useful plants at the Austin Nature & Science Center and Earth Native Wilderness School. He studied herbalism at the Wildflower School of Botanical Medicine. He is co-founder and owner at Local Leaf where he wild-harvests, brews and bottles yaupon tea.

Details

Date:
February 25, 2023
Time:
9:00 am - 11:00 am
Cost:
$25 – $55
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Venue

Wildflower Center
4801 La Crosse Ave.
Austin, TX 78739 United States

Organizer

Lady Bird Johnson Wildflower Center Education
Phone:
512.232.0177
Email:
education@wildflower.org