Foraging the Northland: Turning Invasive Plants into Delicious Meals
What if some of the plants we work hardest to remove could also become part of our dinner? In this hands-on, conversation-based workshop, conservation biologist and educator Sarah (Sair) Foltz Jordan will introduce 15 edible invasive plants found in our region and explore how harvesting them for food can be part of caring for local ecosystems. Participants will learn to identify the plants, discuss how and when to harvest them, and explore delicious ways to prepare them. The class will also cover harvesting practices that avoid spreading seeds and have the most meaningful impact on reducing plant populations. Participants will have opportunities to look closely, smell, taste, ask questions, share knowledge, and learn from one another. Whether you’re new to foraging or already have experience with local plants, this workshop offers a new perspective on our relationship with the plants and ecosystems around us.
What You’ll Gain:
- Knowledge of 15 edible invasive plants found in the Upper Midwest
- Plant identification information and practical harvesting techniques
- Recipes and ideas for preparing edible invasive plants
- A greater understanding of local plants, ecosystems, and our role as stewards
- Guidance on harvesting in ways that help avoid seed spread and can impact plant populations
- An opportunity to learn through conversation, specimens, tasting, and shared experiences
Meet your instructor
Sarah (Sair) Foltz Jordan is a conservation biologist and educator based in Duluth, MN. She founded the Conservation Foraging Center, where she teaches natural history and foraging with an emphasis on native habitat restoration, pollinator conservation, plant and mushroom identification, and ecological stewardship. Sarah also designs and curates interactive displays featuring more than 200 wild edible plants and mushrooms found throughout the Great Lakes region..
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