Foraging Talk, Walk, & Dinner at the Riverside Public Library & Chew Chew

Foraging Talk, Walk, & Dinner at the Riverside Public Library & Chew Chew

  • ALL AGES

A foraging demonstration and talk, followed by a foraging walk around the library, with optional foraged dinner at The Chew Chew.

By Dave Odd, Chicago's only full time forager to the stars.

Date and time

Saturday, June 14 · 2:30 - 6:30pm CDT.

Location

Riverside Public Library

1 Burling Road Riverside, IL 60546

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

About this event

  • Event lasts 4 hours
  • ALL AGES
  • Free venue parking

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars for a free presentation on edible & medicinal plants and mushrooms followed by a two hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards, followed by a 3 course foraged meal at Chew Chew (optional). In conjunction with The Olmstead Society.

1:30pm 1hr presentation at the library with samples of edible wild plants and mushrooms. (Free)

2:30pm 2 hour foraging walk around the library learning at least 50 different edible plants/mushrooms ($35 a person)

5:30pm meal at Chew Chew featuring foraged ingredients. ($40 a person) Wine pairings can be added on.

Meet at The Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Rd, Riverside IL, at 1:30pm for the presentation and 2:30 pm right in front for the walk.

Meet at The Chew Chew, 33 E Burlington St, Riverside IL at 5:30 pm for the meal.

Package deals and group discounts available.

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

Frequently asked questions

Is it appropriate for families?

Yes. Generally better for kids older than 6-7 but all are welcome.

How far do we walk on the tours?

Generally we stay within a 2 block radius of the starting point, so typically less than half a mile of walking.

Can special accomodations be made for the meal?

Any reasonably allergy or food preference requests can be met with enough notice. Just contact Dave in advance to let him know.

$35 – $135.23