Wild Food and Plant ID Series

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With winter starting to lose its grip we'll look at plants just as they start to break dormancy. This walk will be in the suburban "wilds" with a few hours of identifying and collecting. Then we'll go inside, get warm by the stove and fire, and prepare what we have collected. We'll gather salad greens, roots, twigs, and sap (if it's running). We'll also point out native plants, non-native invasives, poisonous plants, and utilitarian plants.

Date: Saturday, February 28th (Rain/snow Date: Saturday, March 7th)
Time:10am - 2pm
Location: Takoma Park/Silver Spring, MD

Registration Fee: $50 per class

Dress appropriately for the weather. Bring lunch, snacks, and water. A notepad, field guides and camera may be helpful too.

All ages are welcome. Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult and able to handle 4 hours on a guided walk with frequent stops. The walking surface is paved pathway.

Space for 15 participants.

Additional dates in the series
Spring Plant Id and Wild Food Walk 4/11/09. Location TBD. Rain date 4/18/09.

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Plant Quiz:

Questions about the above photo....Do the leaves grow opposite, alternately or whorled? Does it have a round or square stem? How many leaves are there? Is it woody or fleshy? Is it smooth or rough? Where would you find this plant growing? Is it a edible, medicinal or poisonous plant? What does it smell like? What color are its flowers?