Edible Wild Plants of the Northeast
Tuesday May 14, 2013
7:00 PM until 8:30 PM
Jones Library, 43 Amity St. in Amherst
Free
Local naturalist, permaculture practitioner and landscaper John Root will
give a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of wild
plants for food and beverage. This 90-minute Power Point presentation
features distinguishing characteristics, seasons of availability, habitats,
methods of preparation, and nutritional value of our region’s most common
and appealing wild plants. Food samples will be offered to participants,
illustrated pamphlets will be distributed, and plants will be offered for
sale. Call John at (413) 961-9059 for information. This program is
supported by a grant from the Amherst Cultural Council.

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Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping
Tuesday June 4, 2013
6:30 PM until 8:00 PM
Wheeler Memorial Library, 49 E. Main St. in Orange
Free
Local naturalist, permaculture practitioner and landscaper John Root will
offer a 90-minute power point presentation about growing trees, shrubs,
vines, canes, and herbaceous plants for produce in New England.
Informational flyers will be available, and plants will be offered for
sale. Flyers will be distributed and plants will be offered for sale.
Call John at (413) 961-9059 for information. This program is supported by a
grant from the Orange Cultural Council.

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Edible Perennial Gardening and Landscaping
Tuesday June 19, 2013
6:30 PM until 8:30 PM (updated from 7:00 PM!)
Sunderland Public Library, 20 School St. in Sunderland
Free
Local naturalist, permaculture practitioner and landscaper John Root will
offer a 90-minute power point presentation about growing trees, shrubs,
vines, canes, and herbaceous plants for produce in New England.
Informational flyers will be available, and plants will be offered for
sale. Flyers will be distributed and plants will be offered for sale.
Call John at (413) 961-9059 for information. This program is supported by a
grant from the Sunderland Cultural Council.

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Edible Wild Plants Walk
with Naturalist and Landscaper John Root
Saturday June 15, 2013
10:30 AM to 12:00 PM
Brookfield Farm, 24 Hulst Rd. in Amherst
Informational flyers will be distributed and plants will be offered for
sale.
Free, all ages welcome.

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Edible Wild Plants Walk
with Naturalist and Landscaper John Root
Saturday June 8, 2013
10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Simple Gifts Farm, 1089 N Pleasant St. in North Amherst
Informational flyers will be distributed and plants will be offered for
sale.
Free, all ages welcome.