Come for a comprehensive introduction to the identification and uses of our native plants for food and beverage, featuring our most common and appealing plant species at Great Meadows National Wildlife Refuge Headquarters on Weir Hill Road in Sudbury. Fresh specimens will be provided for participants to examine and sample. Seasons of availability, habitats, methods of preparation and nutritional value will be discussed. Illustrated pamphlets with plant descriptions, guidelines for responsible and safe foraging, and a bibliography for further study are distributed to participants at the conclusion of the program. This program is co-sponsored by the Friends of the Assabet River National Wildlife Refuge and the Sudbury Cultural Council. For more information visit www.farnwr.org