Littleton and surrounding communities are home to over 80 species of edible wild plants, some of which as more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts. These include native species, like Spicebush and Carrion Flower; non-native weeds, like Chicory and Burdock; and invasive species, like Dame’s Rocket and Japanese Knotweed.

Join Russ Cohen, author of the book Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a two-hour ramble through Prouty Woods to learn about at least 18 species of edible wild plants. 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, ethical and environmentally-responsible foraging.

DATE: Sunday, May 18th

TIME: 10 AM – 12 PM

LOCATION: Prouty Woods Community Forest, 32 Foster Street, Littleton, MA 01460

ACCESSIBILITY:This event will be a moderate hike through varying terrain, including well-worn trails, exposed roots, branches, and rocks.

This program is offered by the New England Forestry Foundation as part of the Hidden Treasures Festival of Nature, Culture & History, an annual month-long celebration showcasing events and activities hosted by local partners celebrating the unique places, objects, and stories of the Freedom’s Way National Heritage Area. Hidden Treasures programs are free and open to the public. Click to discover more Hidden Treasures!