Basic Black Extra: Basic Black at the BPL - Do you Forage for Food?

In recent years, food foraging has piqued the interests of nature enthusiasts seeking out medicinal alternatives and edible resources. Alexis Nikole Nelson aka Blackforager has amassed nearly 4 million followers on TikTok, educating and encouraging people to forage neighboring trails, woods, and within their backyards as a way to reconnect with their cultural heritage. Historical food foragers George Washington Carver and Harriet Tubman taught the skill as a means for survival. However, before you head outdoors to go foraging, learn about the health and wellness benefits of foraging and listen to the safety warnings from our guests before consuming what you foraged.Guest Panelists:Maria Pinto, writer, forager, and a self-proclaimed "mushroom enthusiast"Jerel Ferguson, urban farmer, herbalist, forager, and Community Outreach Manager from Speak for the Trees in Boston.Donna Latson Gittens hosts.