Meet some of the extraordinary edible, medicinal, & fiber plants of the Mid-Atlantic Piedmont as we explore the feral edges & meadows near downtown Scottsville. In the tangle of lush Summer growth, expect to meet root foods like Jerusalem artichoke, wapato, & wild carrot; fruit trees like wild black cherry, honey locust, persimmon, & callery pear; edible greens like oxeye daisy & wood nettle; fiber plants like dogbane & swamp mallow; & poisonous plants like water hemlock. We'll practice some basic botany & learn what makes each of these green beings so magnificent and of such deep value to human life. Topics may include harvesting & propagation methods, preparation & cooking, processing fiber & other material plants, plant medicines, & preservation. We'll keep our eyes open for fungi and birds as well.

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Each walk is $20 per person. 

To register email Lyrra at StormsofDaylight@gmail.com

Registration is by Paypal. Trail location & parking directions will be emailed to registered participants. 

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Bring:  We'll be stepping into some tall pasture growth so wear clothing & footwear that will help you feel at ease amid possible poison ivy & ticks. Some parts of the walk also might be muddy. Late June is likely to be hot. So dress in layers you can easily take on and off, bring plenty of water, & consider sun protection (hat, sunscreen, etc.). You might also consider bringing a snack, & a notebook or camera for taking notes if desired.

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Restrooms: there are numerous restrooms in the establishments in downtown Scottsville (the Exxon gas station, the coffee shop, etc.), so consider going before the start of the plant walk. If folks need to pee during the walk when we're a far distance from Main Street, we'll figure out an incognito spot for woods peeing.
 

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*Note- Lyrra does not teach invasion biology