Event

May 2016 Foraging Hike

DATE: Saturday, May 21, 2016 (Rain date Saturday, June 4) The event will not be called off in the case of light rain or drizzle

LOCATION: South Mountain Reservation, Essex County, NJ. Turtle Back Rock Parking Area. (From Pleasant Valley Way/Cherry Lane, go EAST on Northfield Ave. About one quarter mile past South Mountain Arena turn RIGHT at the traffic light at Walker Rd. Park entrance will be on the right.

TIME: 9:30 a.m. to noon

COST: $12 per person.

Join local wild food enthusiast and forager, Dan Lipow, owner of DiningWild, for a moderately paced hike through the reservation as we focus on seasonally available wild food. Dan will share his knowledge of edible plants and fungi as frequent stops are made to learn about and collect nature's bounty. We are likely to spot mushrooms and spring greens such as sassafras and garlic mustard. Bring bags or containers with you, as well as plenty of water. Proceeds from the hike will benefit SFNNJs school and urban garden fund.

Limited to the first 25 people who register. Tickets must be bought in advance at Brown Paper Tickets. Tickets sell out quickly, so don't wait! Deadline for ticket purchase is midnight May 20.