Springville, Tenn.–The Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge in Springville is welcoming back local foraging expert Jonathan Lodge for the “Wild Edible Plant Foray” program on Saturday, August 31. Beginning at 1 pm at the Refuge Visitor Center located at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, participants will learn a few wild plants locally that it is okay to eat. From seeds to leaves, stems to fruits, you can learn what is edible…and what is not!
A good rule of thumb is never eat anything in the wild unless you are 100% certain if it is edible. The best way to make sure is to consult an expert, and here is your chance. This program will include some instruction on some of the easy ones. As always, Jonathan will bring an array of examples for show and tell. You might even get to sample a few of them! However, this is a discovery class only as foraging is not allowed on the refuge.
The Refuge Discovery Series was created by the Friends of Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge to help the public enjoy and interact with the refuge and its wildlife. Each considered a good family activity, the series presents different wildlife related topics and guest speakers to help the public connect with nature. Hosting the program at the Refuge Visitor Center can be fun trip for families as our participants typically come early or stay to enjoy our new exhibits. The Refuge Visitor Center is open Monday – Saturday from 8 -4 pm and is located at 1371 Wildlife Drive in Springville, TN.
For more information about the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge, how to become a member of the Friends of Tennessee NWR or about the refuge in general, please call the Tennessee National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters at 731-642-2091, like us on Facebook or see our website at www.fws.gov/refuge/Tennessee.
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