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Urban Gardening Series: Nibbling on Nature in the City

Location

Main Library
Lecture Hall
449 Broadway
Cambridge, MA 02138

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Contact

Jen Letourneau
jletourneau@cambridgema.gov

Description

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Join Russ Cohen as he discusses the comestible virtues of at least three dozen wild plants commonly found in urban habitats such as vacant lots, bike path edges, ball fields, weedy areas around community garden plots, and your yard. Keys to the identification of each species will be provided, along with information on which parts of the plant are edible, seasons of availability, preparation methods, and guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging.

 

This class is part of our Urban Gardening Series a set of classes designed to help city dwellers grow healthy, sustainable, and beautiful urban gardens. Led by New England Wild Flower Society in partnership with the Cambridge Conservation Commission, these free classes take place at the Cambridge Public Library (449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA).

 

Other sessions in this series include:

  • Pests of Urban Gardens - 3/8
  • Building a Drought-Tolerant Garden - 4/1
  • Growing Food in the City - 5/10
  • Improving Your Garden Soil - 6/10
  • Garden and Landscape Maintenance - 8/12

Wednesday, July 12, 2017, 7-8:30 p.m

Location: Cambridge Public Library, Main Library, Lecture Hall, 449 Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02138
Instructor: Russ Cohen
Fee: $Free (Member) / $Free (Nonmember)
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