Coming up in June...

Using Native Plants
Wednesday, June 6, 7-9 pm

Almost all of the plants we call wild were utilized by Native American cultures. Many are delightful and easy to use. Some are growing throughout the city. Find out about their uses and help prepare and taste a few. Featuring Dawn Paskowicz, who lives in a tent in Michigan's upper peninsula in the summer, and incorporates many wild foods in her diet there. Preregistration required as space is limited.

At North Park Village Nature Center, 5801 N Pulaski, Chicago.
Turn left at the first T intersection
Free. Call 312-744-5472 to preregister.

We will also have a copy of Samuel Thayer's recent (May 06) book, The Forager's Harvest to look at.A few of the articles are at http://www.wildflowers-and-weeds.com/The_Forager/forager.html
and a discussion forum on wild food is at http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/forageahead/