Foraging and Wild Edibles in Michigan

Name: Foraging and Wild Edibles in Michigan
Start: 2024-11-25T19:00:00-05:00
End: 2024-11-25T20:45:00-05:00
Location: 157 Woodward Lane, Grand Rapids, MI 49506

Schedule

Mon Nov 25 2024 at 07:00 pm to 08:45 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

157 Woodward Lane, Grand Rapids, MI 49506 | Grand Rapids, MI

Join us on Monday evening for a night of discussion, socializing, and sharing our love of Michigan nature. Doors open at 7, come meet fellow members, browse the library, and connect with others about birding. Program by Clay Bowers begins at 7:30.
Clay Bowers explores how foraging and wild food tending can deepen our connection to the natural world. Bowers will discuss the importance of sustainable harvesting practices, showing how we can gather wild foods while respecting the land. His talk aims to make foraging accessible to everyone, whether they are survival enthusiasts or nature lovers who want to better understand their surroundings. Participants will learn how to locate and sustainably harvest the abundant, healthy, and organic foods growing around them in Northern Michigan. Through this experience, Bowers encourages us to move beyond seeing the forest as a place to visit; instead, we are invited to participate as active members of this thriving ecosystem.
Clay Bowers is a passionate forager and self-described "plant nerd" from Northern Michigan. With a lifelong fascination with plants and fungi, Bowers has spent the last decade honing his skills and knowledge of the natural world. For him, foraging is akin to navigating a complex city; each journey into the woods reveals new insights and connections between plants, fungi, and their habitats. What started as a survival skill has evolved into a way of life, inspiring Bowers to view himself as part of nature rather than a mere visitor. His humor, deep knowledge, and personal stories make his presentations engaging and enlightening for anyone interested in the art and science of wildcrafting.
This program is open to the general public who may attend as guests of the Grand Rapids Audubon Club.
Event held in the Donnelly Center, located at 157 Woodward Lane SE between Fulton Street and Robinson Road. Parking is available in Lots "S" and "T" off Woodward Ln. The center entrance is on the north side of the building.