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Wild Edibles: Fall Favorites with Nick Spero

When
19 Oct 2025
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Location
Central area, Kingsville, Gunpowder Falls State Park
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Registration

(depends on selected options)

Base fee:

NHSM Member – $35.00
Guests should be members, too.
Non Member – $40.00

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Join experienced forager Nick Spero on the hunt for fall wild edibles. We’ll look for fall mushrooms such as lion’s mane, chicken of the woods, hen of the woods, and other seasonal specialties. Keep your eyes open for other wild plants that can be eaten in this easy-to-moderate, low-intensity hike. Nibble along the way to learn valuable foraging tips and techniques. To limit our impact on the park, let’s concentrate on learning to identify and sample taste rather than foraging, which may damage an area when too much is taken.

Our trip leader, Nick Spero, loves to hunt and fish, and primitive technology has piqued his interest since he was a child. You can view a video produced by NPR about Nick here.

Difficulty: Easy to moderate with many stops

Our meeting location can be found in your registration confirmation email when payment is complete.
Watch for additional details in a welcome email sent a few days before the date.
Dress according to the weather. Layers of clothing work best. Include a hat for sun protection or warmth, depending on the season.
Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking or athletic shoes with non-slip soles that can safely handle slippery surfaces.
Bring water, snacks, sunblock, bug spray, and a camera with accessories.
Bring binoculars and a hand lens or loupe for birding or looking at details, if you have them.
Bring a first aid kit for your personal use.
No pets, please.

All events are held rain or shine. If any event is cancelled due to severe weather, you will receive an email or text. If you do not receive a weather-related email, the trip will proceed as planned.

NEW – Payment and Cancellation Policy: Payment is due online at the time of registration. Cancellations made seven or more days in advance of the event will receive a refund minus a 5% processing fee. Cancellations made within seven days of the event will not receive a refund. Events and field trips with fees of $10 or less are not refundable at any time unless canceled by NHSM. NHSM retains the right to update or change these requirements at any time.

For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.

The Natural History Society of Maryland is a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation and contributions are tax-deductible.

The mission of the Natural History Society of Maryland is to foster stewardship of Maryland’s natural heritage by conserving its natural history collections, educating its citizenry, and inspiring its youth to pursue careers in the natural sciences.