Discovering the Joy of Urban Foraging

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The chapter explores the joy and practicality of foraging, emphasizing that it can be done anywhere, even in urban settings like downtown Columbus and Vancouver. It discusses foraging experiences in the neighborhood, highlighting the abundance of wild food such as American persimmons, berry brambles, and fruit-bearing trees. The conversation addresses the fears and uncertainties of foraging, advocating for starting small and learning about native plants to avoid potential dangers.

It’s easy to forget that the packaged lettuce you bought from the store originally grew out of the ground – but it did! What if you could cut out your trips to the store – and get more food right from your own backyard? Foraging is a fantastic way to reconnect to your natural environment and Alexis Nikole Nelson is an outdoor educator, food writer, and expert forager. This week, she’ll help ignite your curiosity about the green spaces around you, even if you live in the concrete jungle.

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