I like getting fruits, veggies, meat and fish from farm markets. Fairway, Zabar’s and Whole Foods do a good job of taking care of my other food needs .

But for those of you with a yen to harvest the bounty produced by our very own Central Park–epazote and mugwort are among the delicacies that will be on hand– this Slow Food event may be for you.

URBAN FORAGING in CENTRAL PARK

Nat Bletter Ph.D is leading a special fall foraging expedition in Central Park.. Come taste red-fleshed apples, rosehips, sassafras, mustard greens, lamb’s quarters, epazote, mugwort, burdock, cornelian cherries, and more. Bring bags for collecting food, water and a fork (for tasting the park salad). This is the most local food you can get!

Foraging starts at the NW Corner of 79th St and 5th Ave at 12 noon, sharp on Saturday, October 4th (Rain Date, Sunday, October 5th, 12 Noon. (If it’s raining on Saturday October 4th, call 212.677.0222 to check on expedition date and time.) And, call 212.677.0222 if you are running late to the expedition.

Saturday, October 4th
(Rain date, Sunday, October 5th)
12 noon

NW Corner of 79th St and 5th Ave
50 West 23rd St.
Manhattan

Tickets

Slow Food Members – $15
Non-members – $20

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