“Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast” Program
on September 14th, 2012 at 10:38 amJohn Root will speak at the Bridgewater Public Library on the subject of “Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast” at 7p.m. on Tuesday, September 25th.
“Edible Wild Plants” is a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of wild plants for food and beverage. This 90-minute power point presentation features distinguishing characteristics, seasons of availability, habitats, methods of preparation, and nutritional value of our region’s most common and appealing wild plants. Questions and comments are welcome throughout the presentation. Food samples are offered to participants, and illustrated pamphlets with plant descriptions, guidelines for responsible and safe foraging, and a bibliography for further study are distributed as well.
The program, which is free and open to the public, is supported by the Friends of the Bridgewater Public Library and by a grant from the Bridgewater Cultural Council, a local agency which is supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency.
Parking is available in back of the library, located at 15 South Street.
