Come join the Wright County Master Gardeners for Spring Days—a fun-filled and educational gardening day! Kicking off this exciting event will be a keynote presentation, followed by three jam-packed informational sessions. There’s something for everyone!

Easy Foraging: Common Wild Edibles of Minnesota

Breakout Session #2, 12:45 - 1:45pm

If you’re interested in foraging wild foods but don’t know where to start, look no further! Join Maria Wesserle of Four Season Foraging for an introductory lesson discussing common mushrooms, fruits, and greens. You will leave with basic knowledge of how to identify, harvest, and prepare several wild edibles on your own, impressing your friends and family with new tasty foods!

Presenter Bio

Maria has been gathering wild edibles since 2004 and loves sharing this skill with others. She has spent over 10 years teaching foraging and other nature programs at various organizations in the Upper Midwest. In 2017, Maria founded Four Season Foraging to offer monthly foraging workshops, creating a space where people can learn to interact with urban and rural wild places in meaningful and sustainable ways.

Registration

This presentation is taking place at the Wright County Master Gardeners Spring Days. Please register on their website.

Cost is $40 for those who pre-register by March 12th or $50 the day of the event.  Price includes breakfast, lunch, snacks, and take-home educational materials.