Upcoming Plant Walks:
Sunday, May 3rd, 3:00pm
Montrose Bird Sanctuary
Tuesday, May 19th, 6:00pm
Horner Park
Join forager Dyl Pickle and herbalist Betsy Merbitz for spring plant walks! This walk will be an opportunity to learn about edible and medicinal plants that are common in the Chicago area. We will learn identification strategies, edible and medicinal uses, and some folklore and stories.
Seasonal tea will be offered at the beginning of the walk. Please bring your own cup.
A portion of all proceeds of this plant walk will go to support mutual aid projects.
Please see the ticket sales page for more detailed information on each walk.
Please reach out with any other accessibility questions or concerns.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are there bathrooms near the meeting location? Depends on which walk. Please see the registration page or reach out to us with questions.
Where in the park can we find you? Detailed description of our meeting location is on the registration page.
Can I bring children? Children are welcome. Children under 12 do not require a separate ticket.
Can I bring dogs? Yes. Please keep pets leashed during this event.
What if I’m running late? We will take a few minute when we gather to do introductions and housekeeping. If we have already left when you arrive, you are welcome to look for us and try to join us along the route. We usually walk slowly. We will not be available to respond to last-minute messages or provide location updates during the walk.
Will we still walk in bad weather? Generally we do not cancel for rain. We will cancel for lightning or other dangerous conditions.