Urban Foraging and Plant ID Park Walk

Hi! I'm Nick Mann, and I talk about edible plants. With the recent rains in Southern California, we have wild, edible abundance growing in our urban areas. Join me for a 2-hour walk where we'll identify, forage, and taste delicious and healthy weeds. I'll also point out any toxic lookalikes that we come across.

I often get asked about plant ID apps, and I actually want to encourage their use on this walk. While they're often incorrect, and you should never eat anything that you can't 100% identify, plant ID apps can be valuable tools in a balanced outdoor education.

Even though this event is free to sign up, please make sure to RSVP, so I can get an accurate head count. Thank you!

Who am I: If you've seen my videos on YouTube and TikTok, then you know I love talking about edible plants! I'll talk about edible weeds, edible landscaping, edible trees.

When: Saturday, January 10, 2026 from 10AM to 12 noon.

Where: The exact meeting point will be provided after RSVP, but we'll walk through the Bette Davis Picnic Area: an exclave of Griffith Park that's adjacent to the Riverside Rancho neighborhood of Glendale, CA. The map pin that Eventbrite suggests is not accurate. Make sure to check the email before the event for the exact meeting point!

Cost: The event is free yet donation-based. $20 suggested donation (less for kids) at the conclusion of the event via cash, Venmo, PayPal, etc. Please consider supporting if you're able.

Plants we might discuss:

Common plantain

Aleppo pine

Filaree/Musk stork’s-bill

Bur Clover

White clover

Lesser swine-cress

Dandelion

Mallow

Chickweed

California bay

Prostrate knotweed

Wood sorrel

London rocket

Shepherd’s purse

Nettle-leaved goosefoot

Dwarf nettle

Shortpod mustard

Henbit

Wild radish

Prostrate pigweed

Coast live oak

Western sycamore

Blue elder

Elephant bush

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