While foraging is a trendy topic these days, it has a long history as a way to obtain medicine, fight food insecurity, and maintain cultural and spiritual traditions. It is also gaining attention as an ethical way to control invasive species, many of which were brought to North America during the early modern era. Together, we’ll drink our way through several easy-to-forage plants, including the dandelion and elderflower!

6pm: Music and drinks in the Great Hall

Enjoy a free Mixology cocktail or mocktail, included with your ticket! We’ll also be jamming out with DJ and past Artist Fellow Amy Reid, whose unique music is made from plant vibrations!

7pm: Trivia in the Reading Room

A foraging-themed trivia game will begin at 7pm in the Reading Room. Food and additional drinks will be available for purchase throughout the evening. Trivia teams may have up to six people; bring your own team or meet new friends to form a team at the event!

Round 1: Foraging in the DMV
Round 2: Shrooms of the Round Table
Round 3: Fictional Foraging
Round 4: Herbs, Hedges, and Health
Round 5: Farms, Forests, & Food Lions: Food (In)Security
Round 6: ¿Tienes Hambre?: Herbs in Global Cuisine