Thanks to its varied habitats and combination of native and introduced species, this world-famous park overflows with wild food, and October is a great time to look for them. Fruits and berries such as red juneberries will be ripe now. You'll encounter the deep taproots of burdock which are really highly nutritious and tasty. This is also the best time to gather wild nuts. You'll learn how to harvest and prepare rich-tasting black walnuts and savory gingko nuts. There will also be plenty of leafy herbs and greens. We'll be looking for winter cress, epazote, sheep sorrel, chickweed, lamb's-quarters, wood sorrel, epazote, curly dock, bitter dock, field garlic, garlic mustard, and poor-man's-pepper. The tour will last for about 4 hours. Please wear a mask and observe social distancing.
Manhattan, New York, NY