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Black in Nature Spring Foraging Workshop
with Wild Hudson Valley

& Benita Law-Diao

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Sunday, May 4, 2025, 1:30pm - 3:30pm

Lanford Wood Community Forest

Hoosick Falls, NY

Open to all. If you are of African American heritage, come re-connect with nature
and the ways your ancestors lived off the land.

 
Text Benita with your name to register: 518-209-4797

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​About this outing
You are invited to join Justin Wexler and Anna Plattner of Wild Hudson Valley for a walk and presentation all about seasonal native wild edible plants, their history and ecology, and how to gather them sustainably! After a brief intro to foraging basics and best practices, we'll wander through meadow and woodland habitat, identifying edible and medicinal plants along the way. For every edible plant we encounter, we will identify the species, discuss what parts of it are edible, how to prepare them, and talk about any poisonous look-a-likes.

Springtime is a magical time to be in nature, as plants emerge from their winter slumber, and this workshop will have a particular focus on the tender, fresh greens of early Spring. Please note that we will not be harvesting substantial quantities of wild foods on this walk, as this workshop is primarily about sharing a passion for plants and the rich natural world that surrounds us. But tasting these wild foods is a must, and together we’ll enjoy a foraged tea and snack at the end of the program!

 

The walk will be held at Lanford Wood Community Forest, in Hoosick Falls, NY, an easy drive of about 35 minutes from Troy. For GPS, use 90 Baertschi Road, Hoosick Falls, NY 12090.

What to expect & what to bring
This outing will include approximately two hours of walking in the woods over moderate terrain. Be prepared for some uneven trail surfaces and elevation gain. We will walk at a slow pace. There will be some periods of standing and stopping. Please bring water and a snack and wear weather-appropriate layers and footwear. 

About the outing leaders

Husband-wife team Anna Plattner and Justin Wexler run Wild Hudson Valley, a forest farm and educational organization focused on Hudson Valley and Catskill Mountain history, ecology, wild foods, and land stewardship practices.

 

Benita Law-Diao is a New York State licensed Public Health Nutritionist and a member of the Adirondack Park Agency, known for her work in public health and environmental justice. She has a strong commitment to improving access to healthy food and outdoor recreation for underserved communities.
 

Registration

Text Benita with your name to register: 518-209-4797

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Questions

If you have questions, please contact Annie at annie@hudsontaconic.org.​

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