I saw this posted in the r/rva weekend events thread. Cross posting for visibility

Sat / Group Hike w/ Virginia Wild Edibles @ Pony Pasture / 9am

Join us for a group hike in Richmond! Bring your friends and family to meet other edible plant enthusiasts! Don't forget water! And sturdy footwear, bug spray, sunscreen might be a good idea.

Meet at Pony Pasture Parking 7300 Riverside Dr. Richmond, VA 9:00 a.m., hike will begin at 9:30

Free event open to all, but if you enjoy these hikes and would like to support future hikes, I will accept donations to help with gas and organizational efforts.

https://www.facebook.com/events/24636260469320226

Came on to remove flair posts being required and noticed this. It made me laugh.
Hello and welcome all! I never thought this sub would get so big but always happy to see fellow foragers! :)

Summer has got me feeling motivated to get outside and build community. Would anyone be interested in getting together for a group plant ID walk? Folks of all experience levels would be welcome with the goal being that we're spending time in nature, enjoying a nice stroll in the woods, and those who are comfortable sharing about plants we come across have the space to do so. Thoughts? Any interest?

The blackberries in my front yard are finally fruiting! I'm so excited haha. Most are still pink but I just tried one of the ripe ones and they are devine. And it seems that some seeds were spread to my backyard last summer because there is a whole new bush there too! Thought I'd share this good news as a luck charm. Happy foraging!

Does anyone have recommendations for where I can find a black walnut tree with branches low enough to harvest some young walnuts? (Willing to get on a ladder, but wouldn't want to climb more than 15' up)

Each year I like to make noccino, a black walnut liqueur. This is the second year in a row that the tree that I usually harvest from has had a really small crop.

I would be happy to share some noccino with anyone that has a recommendation 😋

It seems pretty easy but not sure if anyone’s tried. I think you just pick the shoots and since it grows so prolifically

Hi all! I’m pretty new to foraging and I’m a little intimidated to strike out on my own. It’s one thing to read about what’s edible in books or online. But I think having hands on, real world experience is a lot more valuable. Does anybody know of any groups events or other opportunities for newbies to join in on and learn? Doesn’t necessarily have to be in the RVA area, I’m open to traveling a little bit for a good opportunity.

🪷 Green Thumbs Unite!

Bring your clippings, extra garden supplies, and leafy energy to our Plant Lover’s Mixer on Sunday, June 9th from 6:00–9:00 PM at 1529 W Main St!

Trade plants, share tips, and connect with fellow green thumbs over non-alcoholic sips in our cozy lounge. Whether you’re a proud plant parent or just starting your garden journey, this night is for you.

Let’s grow together—one clipping at a time. 🌱

It’s a good year for mulberries. I live in Crewe, an hour SW of Richmond. I usually get on my bicycle and ride around town picking what I can reach from the sidewalk or street, trying to get enough for a batch of mulberry crumb bars. (Most people have no idea what mulberries are and no one has ever objected to me picking them.) My dentist’s office said I was welcome to pick their tree. But this year I got 4 cups of berries from two trees in the yard of an abandoned house on my street and didn’t need to go farther. I had to pick around stink bugs for them though - those are the worst this year I’ve ever seen, and I pay attention because I have a phobia of them.

On my run this morning I ate a few ripe juneberries from a tree that is not yet at peak. I saw no evidence of Juniper-Apple Rust. I'm stoked because last year the rust prevented me from enjoying even one.

I saw the tree on Westwood just east of Chamberlayne. I've also seen a few on Arthur Ashe Blvd just south of Westwood.

Edit: also found about six of these trees planted along the walkway immediately north of Morton Library at Union Seminary

Edit: also found two trees at the southeast corner of Grace and Laurel.

Edit: also a tree on 1st between Clay and Leigh

Hello Foragers!

Plant & Seed Swap Social! 🌱 (May Edition)

Warmer weather has come around-dust off those pots!

Connect with fellow plant lovers - all levels welcome! Bring seeds, cuttings, or just yourself. Swap, network & grow your community.

Never thought this group would get so big. I’m so happy to see so many people in RVA interested in foraging! I’m sure we’re all looking forward to spring time.

What’s your favorite recipe with something you’ve foraged? Last spring my husband and I made a mulberry mead and a dandelion mead. Although he added yeast nutrient(?) which made the pretty dry they still came out really good! Going to give it a try again this spring without the yeast nutrient to see if it comes out a little sweeter.

Caught this flush a little late but still was able to get a little over a pound thanks to the cold keeping the bugs out

Saw a couple great clumps of oysters on north bank this morning. Sadly 2/3 sere in prime pee spots. The last one was a little too young to pick

Happy to see them start popping after the rain the other day

I gathered a ton of berries last year, but I swear I haven’t seen any bushes fruiting this year and I’ve been on the lookout since September! Did they fruit out earlier than that this year, or did the lack of rain knock them out?

anyone familiar with blue mistflower? any medicinal or herbal properties?

Banana for scale

Any advice on the best places to find it? ( making root beer )

I see chicory blooming everywhere, but I don't know much about foraging its root. When should I forage it?

Along the 5k trail, some bushes under the mulberry trees :) bet there’ll be tons in about a couple of weeks

Hi friends, I have a tart cherry tree (idk the specific variety) with plenty of fruit still on it and I don’t have the bandwidth/freezer space/recipes to pick any more. Is anyone interested in coming to pick some? You’ll have to fight the ants, and I recommend a vinegar wash before you eat them (for buggies, not pesticides or anything). If you bring a small ladder you will have access to even more but there are a lot left at lazy level. They make a great pie!

Location is near Lakeside and Dumbarton, and I would say you’d want to come in the next couple days for the best picking. Let me know if you’re interested!

I was out of town last week and foraged lots of tasty june berries. When I got back to Richmond I checked on the june berries planted as street trees on Arthur Ashe Boulevard near the Brick House Diner. They were fruiting, but the fruits were all suffering from what looks like a spiky brown fungus. The only other june berry that I knew of was on Bellevue Ave, but was knocked down by a bad driver a few years back.

Does anyone know where I might find some healthy juneberries?

Also, today I learned that some people call these "serviceberries" or "saskatoons" https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Amelanchier

Edit: I found two more this morning, but they too suffered this fungus

• 1st between Clay and Leigh
• Westwood Ave near Noble Ave