Noted naturalist Russ Cohen, the son of long-time Trustee Lee Cohen, will lead the first Weston Forest & Trail Association walk of the 2013-14 season and will share with us his extensive knowledge of edible plants and berries at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6 at College Pond Conservation Area (park at Burchard Park off Concord Road).
Weston is home to more than 75 species of edible wild plants, many of which are more nutritious and/or flavorful than their cultivated counterparts, and at least a dozen of species of delicious wild mushrooms.
Russ Cohen is an expert forager and author of "Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten." He will take participants on a two-hour ramble to learn at least 18 species of edible wild plants.
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Pending favorable weather conditions, a number of edible wild mushroom species may be encountered as well. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on edible portion(s), season(s) of availability and preparation methods, along with guidelines for safe and environmentally-responsible foraging.
Russ will also bring a foraged goodie or two to share at the tailgate party afterward.
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