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"Wildman" Steve Brill
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(4.4-star rating across 176 reviews)

"Wildman" Steve Brill is an expert forager who has been sharing his wisdom through books, an app, and various presentations since 1982. His hands-on program aims to educate people about the environment, reconnect with nature, and enjoy the abundance of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms.

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Prospect Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the hidden culinary treasures of Prospect Park as you learn to identify and harvest edible and medicinal plants, mushrooms, and berries. Join us for a unique foraging experience led by an expert guide. Don't miss out on this opportunity to explore the park's natural wonders and enhance your knowledge of wild foods.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Central Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 5th Ave & E 106th St, New York, NY

Discover the delicious flavors of the wild in early spring, as you embark on a culinary adventure in Central Park. Join us for a unique experience where you'll learn to forage for wild foods and create mouthwatering dishes using nature's bounty. Don't miss out on this exciting opportunity to explore the world of wild foods with us!

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Prospect Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

Discover the wild flavors of Prospect Park as you forage for spicy hedge mustard, corn-flavored chickweed, and spinach-flavored lamb quarters. Join us for a unique culinary adventure in the heart of Brooklyn's natural oasis.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old
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Forest Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 8040 Park Lane, Queens, NY

Unearth the hidden treasures of Forest Park with a renowned forager, discovering a diverse array of wild herbs, greens, roots, nuts, and mushrooms, providing a one-of-a-kind culinary adventure. Venture deep into the park's forests and cultivated habitats, uncovering a bounty of edible delights that will excite the taste buds.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Inwood Hill Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Anne Loftus Playground, New York, NY

Discover the hidden treasures of Inwood Hill Park as you learn to forage for wild roots, herbs, and vegetables in this immersive outdoor experience. Uncover the secrets of natural remedies and culinary delights in the city's hilliest park, guided by expert "Wildman" Steve Brill.

(176) All levels 1 - 12 years old

Inwood Hill Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Broadway & Dyckman St, New York, NY

Join us for an immersive foraging experience where you'll discover the diverse flavors of Inwood Hill Park. Learn about roots, shoots, and greens with unique tastes like root beer and wintergreen. Dress for the weather and be prepared for a day of exploration in this city oasis.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Forest Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 8040 Park Lane, Queens, NY

Join Violet Brill, America's go-to gal for foraging, as she leads a fascinating tour through Forest Park. Discover an abundance of gourmet plants and learn how to identify, harvest, and use them ecologically. Don't miss this opportunity to explore the park's natural wonders and expand your knowledge of wild plants.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Alley Pond Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Alley Pond Park, Queens, NY

Unlock the hidden flavors of nature in this immersive foraging experience. Discover the wild edible treasures of a large wetland park, from garlic-scented greens to savory roots and even gourmet mushrooms. Join us on this unique adventure and experience the bounty of nature firsthand.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Marine Park Coastline (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Avenue U & Burnett St , Brooklyn, NY

Discover the hidden treasures of a vastly underappreciated park filled with wild foods from the seashore habitat. Join us for a unique exploration of a sandy soil coastline, where you'll learn about the flavorful and nutritious plants that thrive in this environment. Uncover a world of wild parsnips, peppery roots, and delicious berries, and immerse yourself in the wonders of nature.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Central Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Embark on a culinary adventure through the abundant wilderness of mid-spring, where you'll discover a treasure trove of vibrant flavors and textures. From spicy mustard greens to tender cattail shoots, create an unforgettable salad experience using wild ingredients found in Central Park. Unleash your inner gourmet as you explore the hidden gems of nature's pantry.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Sunken Meadow State Park (Kids 12 & Under)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Sunken Meadow Park - Kings Park, LI, Kings Park, NY

Join us for a unique foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we'll discover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Explore the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.

(176) All levels 7 - 12 years old

Sunken Meadow State Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Sunken Meadow Park - Kings Park, LI, Kings Park, NY

Join us for a unique foraging experience at Sunken Meadow State Park, where we'll discover a variety of wild foods including blackberries, black cherries, elderberries, edible seaweeds, and more. Explore the park's cultivated areas, seashore, and woods as you learn about the culinary potential of these natural treasures.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Far Rockaway (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 5803 Rockaway Beach Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY

Uncover the secrets of the urban jungle with a unique course that explores the edible and medicinal plants found in unexpected places. Learn to forage and discover the natural treasures hiding in plain sight.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Saxon Woods (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Saxon Woods Park Parking lot, White Plains, NY

Discover the hidden flavors of nature in Saxon Woods with an expert forager. Unearth the delectable tastes of wild herbs and greens, from tangy sheep sorrel to peppery mustard. Join us on this flavorful adventure and expand your culinary horizons.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Croton Aqueduct (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry, NY

Discover the best edible wild plants of early spring on this unique tour led by Violet Brill. Learn about, collect, and enjoy some of our most common and tasty renewable species in Dobbs Ferry, NY. Dress for the weather and bring bags for your finds, as well as water and lunch.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Belmont Lake State Park (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ 625 Belmont Ave, North Babylon, NY

Discover the hidden treasures of nature in late fall at a scenic location near North Babylon, NY. Uncover the delicious autumn olive berries, lemon-flavored sorrel, and seafood-flavored oyster mushrooms. Join us for a unique foraging experience that will awaken your taste buds and connect you with the bounties of the wild.

(176) All levels 13 and older

Massapequa Preserve (Teens/Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill

Here's a suburban park with many varied habitats that's going to be loaded with mid-spring shoots and greens. We'll be looking for those wild foods that thrive once the growing season has been developing for several months. This is "Wildman's" second exploration of this park, so there should still be some surprises, with one exception: Last year, one of the experienced participants continued exploring when the rest of the group turned back, and...

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Morningside Park (Teens/ Adults)

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Morningside Dr, New York, NY

Discover the incredible array of edible and medicinal plants that can be found in Morningside Park during this unique foraging experience led by renowned forager "Wildman" Steve Brill. Uncover the hidden wonders of nature and learn how to incorporate these wild greens into your meals. Join us for an unforgettable adventure!

(176) All levels 13 and older
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Hunt for Wild Persimmons in Prospect Park

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Prospect Park - Brooklyn, Brooklyn, NY

We will collect the growing edible wild roots sych as Burdock, Sassafras, ginkgo trees, and Sechuan pepper. Various roots thrive in the park late in the season: Burdock root, an expensive detoxifying herb sold in health food stores, abounds in cultivated areas throughout the park. The leaves are all but decayed, yet you can still use the remnants to locate the massive taproots. Try using them to make Burdock Pickles. Wild carrots are a spectacularly...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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Forest Park Trail

"Wildman" Steve Brill @ Union Turnpike & Park Ln, New York, NY

This is one of the best places in the world for early spring foraging, with a wide selection of wild herbs, greens, roots, and even some cold-weather mushrooms. Habitats include miles of mature forest, as well as the trail edges, and the disturbed, overgrown, and cultivated habitats that provide homes for all sorts of diverse species.  Burdock, a root vegetable prized in East Asia and served in Japanese restaurants, grows in view of the baseball...

(176) All levels 7 and older
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