Edible Walk with Russ Cohen

Essex County is home to over 120 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species like Black Raspberry and Hazelnut; non-native weeds like Burdock and Chicory; and invasive species like Dame's Rocket and Autumn Olive. The county is also home to over a dozen species of edible wild mushrooms. Join wild edibles enthusiast Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I have Known…and Eaten, on a two-hour ramble through field and forest to encounter and learn about at least eighteen species of edible wild plants. Pending favorable weather conditions, several edible wild mushroom species may be encountered as well.  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 and environmentally-responsible foraging.

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