Spring Foraging with the “Wildman”

Saturday, April 19 | 9am-12pm

$25 Adults | $22 Members
$15 Children 10+ | $12 Member Children 10+
This program is not recommended for children under 10.

Steve Brill returns to the Vanderbilt Museum for another talk and foraging tour.  Steve’s informative hands-on presentation reveals the variety of edible plants in our yards. After the presentation, Steve will lead a walk on the estate’s hiking trail to gather native and invasive edible plants. Participants should bring plastic bags for veggies & herbs, and a paper bag in case we find early-season mushrooms. Digging implements are recommended. 

Participants should wear long pants, long sleeves, and closed shoes, for protection from poison ivy and ticks. Ticks are active year-long when temperatures are above freezing. To avoid ticks, please stay on the trail.  This is an advanced hiking trail with many steep climbs and descents along a variety of mixed terrain with an elevation gain of nearly 300 feet. There will be two opportunities to cut your hike short and head back to the parking lot if you feel you or your party cannot finish the entire loop. The signs will show you the way out.

Hikers assume all risks.  Register Here