From staff reports “My goal is to get a lot of people thinking differently about the “connections among nature, what we eat and what we are.” — Lisa M. Rose, author, wild food activist and educator, who lives in Grand Rapids. Rose’s newly released book, Midwest Foraging; 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Burdock to […]
As I listened to the rustle of the trees, I could feel that the air was unsettled, but I just couldn’t put my finger on it. There weren’t any bird noises — which is unusual as normally the morning noises include the chirps of the finches, cardinals and an occasional screech of a passing heron or an obnoxious blue jay. This humid morning, however, there was only sound of the rustle of leaves coming from the on shore breeze as it swirled through the trees and out across the bay. I didn’t know what it was, but I sensed things were off. Little did I anticipate it being the wild storms our shores were about to weather.
Join forager and author Lisa Rose at the Cottage Book Shop in Glen Arbor on Aug. 8. Rose will lead a guided nature walk at 10 a.m., then return to the bookshop for foraged refreshments and a book signing of her latest title, Midwest Foraging: 115 Wild and Flavorful Edibles from Burdock to Wild Peach. Discover what you might be missing right outside your front door. Foraging ethics, safety and sustainability will also be discussed. The event is open to ages 8 and over, with a focus for adults. Free, but RSVP requested by calling 231-334-4223.