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Riverside IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Talk, Walk, and Dinner at the Riverside Public Library & The Chew Chew

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Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars for a free presentation on edible & medicinal plants and mushrooms followed by a two hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards, followed by a 3 course foraged meal at Chew Chew (optional). Presented by The Olmstead Society.

1:30pm 1hr presentation at the library with samples of edible wild plants and mushrooms. (Free)

2:30pm 2 hour foraging walk around the library learning at least 50 different edible plants/mushrooms ($35 a person)

5:30pm meal at Chew Chew featuring foraged ingredients. ($40 a person) Wine pairings can be added on.

Meet at The Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Rd, Riverside IL, at 1:30pm for the presentation and 2:30 pm right in front for the walk.

Meet at The Chew Chew, 33 E Burlington St, Riverside IL at 5:30 pm for the meal.

Package deals and group discounts available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1280378670069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.