Join chef and naturalist Rob Handel and the Catskill Center for an immersive foraging experience at Thorn Preserve where you’ll discover, taste, and learn about the wild foods growing all around you.

Date: Sunday, September 27th

Time: 11 AM - 2 PM

Tickets: $50

Location: Thorn Preserve, Woodstock, NY

The program begins with a guided walk through the preserve to identify common wild edible plants, many of which may be growing right in your own backyard. Along the way, you’ll learn how to recognize key species, understand their life cycles, and harvest responsibly.

This is an interactive, discussion-based experience, with plenty of time for questions and conversation.

The program concludes with a tasting featuring a wildcrafted beverage and small bites prepared from foraged ingredients. Participants will leave with recipes and a resource guide to continue building their foraging skills.

About Rob Handel

Rob Handel is a chef, teacher, and naturalist, and has spent his life learning how to bring the wonderful ingredients that are farmed and foraged in the Catskills and Hudson Valley to plates across Upstate New York. With experience catering locally sourced meals for groups ranging in size from 2-150, Rob revels in providing unique and thoughtful fare that cannot be found elsewhere.

Advance registration is required. A $50 fee applies, with a portion of proceeds supporting the Catskill Center.

Please Note: Pets are not permitted at Catskill Center programs and events with the exception of trained service animals assisting their handlers.

If you have any questions please email Diana, our Communications and Programming Coordinator, at drichards@catskillcenter.org