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Foraging with Blanche Derby

The following post is from Brent Wasser of the Sustainable Food & Agriculture Program at Williams College: A perfect spring day! On Sunday, April 29, Blanche Derby led a group of interested foragers through Field Farm in Williamstown. Sunday’s weather was especially springlike and refreshing. Cattails, pokeweed, nettles, garlic mustard — these were exciting thingsContinue Reading

Where the Wild Things Are Starts This Weekend!

The Where the Wild Things Are foraging walks begin this weekend with Aimee Gelinas and Blanche Derby. Both walks are Sold Out but there is still space available for the six other walks taking place throughout the Berkshires until May 20. Japanese Knotweed, also known as fleeceflower, Mexican bamboo and huzhang, is sprouting up acrossContinue Reading

Where the Wild Things Are Foraging Walks Announced for 2012!

Where the Wild Things Are foraging walks will take place for a second year in late April and May. A few familiar faces and some new foraging experts, too. The website is live and ready to go. Check it out for more info!Continue Reading