spring wild edibles with langdon cook may 17th
spring wild edibles with langdon cook may 17th
Spring is in the air, and fiddlehead ferns, fungi, and wild greens are sprouting up from the earth!
In this introduction to wild edible foraging, writer and wild food enthusiast Langdon Cook will lead a 3.5 mile hike through the forest of the Cascade foothills, discovering nature's bounty along the way. We'll see dozens of plants and fungi, learn about their identification and natural histories, and discuss culinary uses. This in-depth exploration is perfect for the nature lover and adventurous eater. Autographed copies of Langdon's books will be available for sale.
Langdon Cook is a writer, instructor, and lecturer on wild foods and the great outdoors. HIs books include Upstream: Searching for Wild Salmon, from River to Table, The Mushroom Hunters: On the Trail of an Underground America, winner of the 2014 Pacific Northwest Book Award, and Fat of the Land: Adventures of a 21st Century Forager. Cook has been profiled in Bon Appetit, WSJ magazine, National Geographic Traveler, and Salon.com, and his writing appears in numerous magazines, newspapers, and on-line journals.
photos: Hilary McMullen, Field Trip Society
time: Friday, May 17th 10:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
place: Tiger Mountain, approximately 35 minutes outside Seattle, exact location given upon registration. Discover Pass required (a link to purchase provided with confirmation) at trailhead parking lot.
This is an easy, approximately 3.5 mile hike on varied terrain, please dress appropriately for weather conditions and hiking.
Payments for field trips and classes are non-refundable, though they may be transferred to another person (your new best friend!). ALL SALES ARE FINAL. If trip is cancelled due to instructor illness or emergency, full refunds will be issued.
If you are feeling sick or experiencing flu-like symptoms, please stay home. Thank you for keeping your community safe. We will be following current CDC Guidelines and adjust policies accordingly.