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Instructor: "Wildman" Steve Brill

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Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the hidden culinary treasures of Prospect Park as you learn to identify and harvest edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and berries. Join us for a unique foraging experience led by an expert guide. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the park's natural wonders and enhance your knowledge of wild foods.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Central Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 5th Ave & E 106th St, New York, NY

Discover the delicious flavors of the wild in early spring, as you embark on a culinary adventure in Central Park. Join us for a unique experience where you'll learn to forage for wild foods and create mouthwatering dishes using nature's bounty. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of wild foods with us!

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Prospect Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the wild flavors of Prospect Park as you forage for spicy hedge mustard, corn-flavored chickweed, and spinach-flavored lamb quarters. Join us for a unique culinary adventure in the heart of Brooklyn's natural oasis.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Forest Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 8040 Park Lane, Queens, NY

Unearth the hidden treasures of Forest Park with a renowned forager, discovering a diverse array of wild herbs, greens, roots, nuts, and mushrooms, providing a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. Venture deep into the park's forests and cultivated habitats, uncovering a bounty of edible delights that will excite the taste buds.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Inwood Hill Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Anne Loftus Playground, New York, NY

Discover the hidden treasures of Inwood Hill Park as you learn to forage for wild roots, herbs, and vegetables in this immersive outdoor experience. Uncover the secrets of natural remedies and culinary delights in the city's hilliest park, guided by expert "Wildman" Steve Brill.

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old

Forest Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 8040 Park Lane, Queens, NY

Join Violet Brill, America's go-to gal for foraging, as she leads a fascinating tour through Forest Park. Discover an abundance of gourmet plants and learn how to identify, harvest, and use them ecologically. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the park's natural wonders and expand your knowledge of wild plants.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Central Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Embark on a culinary adventure through the abundant wilderness of mid-spring, where you'll discover a treasure trove of vibrant flavors and textures. From spicy mustard greens to tender cattail shoots, create an unforgettable salad experience using wild ingredients found in Central Park. Unleash your inner gourmet as you explore the hidden gems of nature's pantry.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Sunken Meadow State Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Sunken Meadow Park - Kings Park, LI, Kings Park, NY

Join us for a unique foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we'll discover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Explore the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Sunken Meadow State Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Sunken Meadow Park - Kings Park, LI, Kings Park, NY

Join us for a unique foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we'll discover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Explore the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Inwood Hill Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Broadway & Dyckman St, New York, NY

Join us for an immersive foraging experience where you'll discover the diverse flavors of Inwood Hill Park. Learn about roots, shoots, and greens with unique tastes like root beer and wintergreen. Dress for the weather and be prepared for a day of exploration in this city oasis.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Alley Pond Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY

Unlock the hidden flavors of nature in this immersive foraging experience. Discover the wild edible treasures of a large wetland park, from garlic-scented greens to savory roots and even gourmet mushrooms. Join us on this unique adventure and experience the bounty of nature firsthand.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Hunt for Wild Persimmons in Prospect Park

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

We will collect the growing edible wild roots sych as Burdock, Sassafras, ginkgo trees, and Sechuan pepper. Various roots thrive in the park late in the season: Burdock root, an expensive detoxifying herb sold in health food stores, abounds in cultivated areas throughout the park. The leaves are all but decayed, yet you can still use the remnants to locate the massive taproots. Try using them to make Burdock Pickles. Wild carrots are a spectacularly...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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Forest Park Trail

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Union Turnpike & Park Ln, New York, NY

This is one of the best places in the world for early spring foraging, with a wide selection of wild herbs, greens, roots, and even some cold-weather mushrooms. Habitats include miles of mature forest, as well as the trail edges, and the disturbed, overgrown, and cultivated habitats that provide homes for all sorts of diverse species.  Burdock, a root vegetable prized in East Asia and served in Japanese restaurants, grows in view of the baseball...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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Idlewild Park

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 149th Ave, New York, NY

This park, with its fields, trails, and cultivated areas characteristic of the near-seashore environment, is great for mid-summer foraging. The most spectacular plant, which is common throughout the park, is the wineberry. This invasive, Asian raspberry is way tastier than anything for sale. Another berry that may be ripening already is the dewberry. This is a wild blackberry that trails along the ground, so tasty, it will make you want to throw...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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Oakland Lake in Alley Pond Park

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY

You will learn how this large wetland park offers vast foraging opportunities, even as winter approaches.  We begin with a small, young woodland. It contains large quantities of field garlic, with leaves like chives and bulbs like onions or garlic. There's also garlic mustard, a garlic-flavored mustard green with a taproot that tastes like horseradish.  Nearby grows sassafras, with a root you can use for tea, as a sweet seasoning, or...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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The Queensway (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Woodhaven Blvd, New York, NY

In conjunction with Friends of The Queensway, this tour explores a long-abandoned RR line that runs through Forest Park, and it's one of the best places for foragering in mid-spring. The secondary growth forest, trail edges, and thickets overflow with wild plants. We’ll explore adjacent trails in Forest Park itself as well. This is the season for shoots, greens, and flowers. On the embankment off Forest Park Dr., above...

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Cunningham Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY

This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Cunningham Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 19600 Union Tpke, Fresh Meadows, NY

This underappreciated urban park has enough habitat variety and plant species to keep foragers busy for days. We'll highlight those species in season as summer fades into fall, in conjunction with The Down to Earth Farmer's Market. The event begins with a wild demo at the market, before we set off into the woods, thickets, and fields that make up the park. The park is a great place for wild fruit, and plenty of species are ripe at...

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Marine Park Coastline (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY

Join Violet Brill, America's go-to gal for foraging, as she takes you on a delicious adventure through Marine Park Coastline. Discover tasty wild foods and medicinal plants, and learn about renewable and invasive species in this underappreciated park. A perfect springtime activity for everyone!

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Marine Park Coastline (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY

Discover the hidden treasures of a vastly underappreciated park filled with wild foods from the seashore habitat. Join us for a unique exploration of a sandy soil coastline, where you'll learn about the flavorful and nutritious plants that thrive in this environment. Uncover a world of wild parsnips, peppery roots, and delicious berries, and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.

(176) All levels 13 and older
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