
Location: Heron Park (Heron and Clover Street)
Tour Summary:A crowd of over 80 people arrived at Heron Park to learn about the common, safe non-toxic weeds and plants that have a long history of use as food and/or medicine in our region.

At the end of the tour participants were able to sample a creeping ivy tea as well as a delicious potato nettle soup.
Tour Guide Bio: Amber Westfall
Two summers ago, Amber took a wild edibles course with botanist Martha Webber and has been foraging for wild food in the city ever since. In 2010, she completed a year-long herbal apprenticeship and now wildcrafts, grows and makes her own herbal preparations. Amber is a voracious reader of botanical and herbal literature, and an enthusiastic gardener. She likes to spend as much time as possible outside with plants!
Amber's website for more information on wild edibles: Unstuffed

Amber's website for more information on wild edibles: Unstuffed