Getting closer to nature, one bite at a time
The best foraging tours in the NY Tri-state region and beyond
Preserve, Respect, Nourish
I teach adults and kids about the many common, overlooked, renewable wild edible and medicinal plants and mushrooms that people often destroy as “weeds.” By studying foraging and participating in nature in this non-destructive manner, we can increase our enjoyment of nature, grow healthier, and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and rebuilding our ecological riches. It’s especially important for kids to have such experiences, and my 17-year old foraging expert daughter, Violet Brill, often co-leads my tours.
Our Tours
The purpose of this hands-on program is to learn about the environment and get back in touch with nature. By studying foraging and nature, we enjoy our renewable resources and reaffirm our commitment to preserving and rebuilding our ecological riches.
More info about the toursI have been going to "Wildman" Steve Brill's forages since the 1980's and have found them to be very informative and fun. His insights to the history of wild food and its practical medical and recipe applications have inspired me and my students to live a healthier lifestyle.
Nicholas Malkentzos, TeacherWhat are the tour formats?
Schools
This hands-on environmental program focuses on common wild plants, putting children in touch with their environment and motivating them to study science and practice conservation.
Day Camps
This hands-on environmental program consists of field walks in local parks focusing on common wild plants. It puts campers in touch with their environment, and motivates them to learn science and practice conservation.
Scouts
This hands-on environmental program consists of field walks in local parks focusing on common wild plants. It puts scouts in touch with their environment, and motivates them to study science and practice conservation.
Birthday Parties
This hands-on environmental birthday party consists of a field walk in a local park focusing on common wild edible and medicinal plants. It puts children in touch with their environment and it's also a lot of fun!
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Identifying and Harvesting Edible and Medicinal Plants
Discover how to find and prepare more than five hundred different plants for nutrition and better health
Foraging New York
From beach peas to serviceberries, hen of the woods to Indian cucumber, ostrich ferns to sea rocket, this guide uncovers the edible wild foods and healthful herbs of New York
Foraging with Kids
A guide to wild edible plants for parents, grandparents, and teachers, to use with children
Knowledge Base
Videos
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See All Press ClippingsMushrooms, roots, and vegetables can be found in Marine Park
Environmental expert and foraging specialist “Wildman” Steve Brill hosted a tour of Marine Park on Saturday to search for the elusive wild carrot.
Into the Wild (Foraging)
On a hazy day in early September, we joined a small crew of about 30 locals at Sticks and Stones Farm in Newtown for a short foray into the woods to search for yellow wood sorrel, wild carrot, black trumpet mushrooms, poor man’s pepper, and more.
Forager Steve Brill promotes living off the land, in Central Park
For more than 30 years, Brill has led expeditions through New York City parks in a campaign to improve people's eating habits and health.