Wild Edibles
2023 Foraging Series

Friday, Aug 25th, 1-2:30 PM
Saturday, September 23rd, 1-2:30 PM

A three-part series on local, responsible foraging with one of Strawberry Hill’s favorite guest speakers, Debbie Naha-Koretzky, The Wild Edibles Lady!

Program Fee: $20/class

From backyards to woodlands, nature provides an abundance of nutritious wild food. Join the “Wild Edibles Lady,” Debbie Naha-Koretzky, to discover the edible plants of Strawberry Hill. Debbie is a professional foraging instructor, licensed nutritionist, and author.

Debbie’s advanced training in nutrition provides a unique approach to appreciating wild food. Participants will enjoy a presentation followed by a guided hike to discover seasonal, wild edibles. Debbie will discuss plant identification, safety, sustainable harvesting, look-alike plants, and nutrition.

Each class will focus on the currently available seasonal wild edibles, from summer through the late fall. Sign-up for one class or take all three! Classes are recommended for ages 14 and up.

Debbie’s latest book, “Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey: Finding, Identifying, and Preparing Edible Wild Foods,” will be available for purchase.

Debbie received her master’s degree in Clinical Nutrition from New York University. She is a Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, a Certified Rutgers Master Gardener, and a Pennsylvania Master Naturalist. Her specialty is wild edible plants, and she is the author of Foraging Pennsylvania and New Jersey.

Check out her website here: https://wildediblesnjpa.com