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Discovering Edible and Medicinal Weeds: A Beginner’s Foraging Guide

Discover the Hidden Treasures of Urban Flora

Have you ever walked past a patch of green sprouting from a sidewalk crack and wondered about its potential? The plants you often dismiss as weeds might hold untapped value as both culinary delights and natural remedies.

This engaging program will immerse participants in the intriguing world of plants often mistaken for weeds. It unveils their unexpected benefits and roles as both food and medicine. Attendees will gain foundational knowledge of foraging, including skills in plant identification, seasonal harvesting, and safe usage of common edible plants found around the Philadelphia area. This event is tailored for those new to foraging, offering a fresh perspective on the local environment and encouraging a reevaluation of the greenery in everyday urban settings.

Registration is encouraged, but not required.

This program will take place in Room 131 on the first floor.

03/28/26, 10:00 A.M. – Parkway Central Library

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