Patchogue|Local Event
Wilderness Survival Series: Foraging at Vanderbilt Museum
Event Details
Foraging is about much more than edible plants — it’s a way of seeing the world with greater awareness and appreciation for the resources all around us. In this immersive outdoor workshop, you’ll learn to recognize the many forms of nourishment nature provides: food, medicine, fuel, and material for craft and comfort.
Participants will join a guided walk through the grounds of the Vandrbilt Museum to identify seasonal edible and medicinal plants, explore safe and ethical harvesting practices, and discuss how Indigenous and ancient cultures developed deep relationships with the land through careful observation and stewardship.
Along the way, you’ll be invited to snack from gathered ingredients, connecting the experience of learning to the sensory richness of nature itself.
No prior experience is needed. Just bring your curiosity, respect for nature, and a willingness to look a little closer at the world around you.
Highlights:
- Learn to identify common edible and medicinal wild plants
- Discover materials for craft, fuel, and daily living hidden in plain sight
- Explore the cultural and ecological importance of foraging traditions
- Practice safe, sustainable harvesting and respectful field etiquette