Lenoir Nature Preserve,
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The Lenoir Nature Preserve is a new location for "Wildman" promising all the best of mid-spring's herbs, greens, flowers, and mushrooms.
The free program begins with a 30-minute demo, where "Wildman" will pass out and discuss plants he's picked up in his travels throught the greater NY area. This will be followed by a 60-minute tour, where we'll look for herbs and greens such as chickweed, lamb's-quarters, violets, field garlic, and Asiatic dayflower in sunny, open areas. In the woods, we'll look for pungent garlic mustard, root beer-flavored sassafras, sour greenbriar, and spicy ramps. We'll look for herbs and greens such as chickweed, lamb's-quarters, violets, field garlic, burdock roots and flower stalks, and daylilies in sunny, open areas |
 Cardune (Immature Burdock Flower Stalk) Peel and parboil this Italian delicacy, which tastes like artichoke hearts. You can bread and bake it, or use it in soups or vegetable dishes. |
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We may also find spring mushrooms such as chicken mushrooms, wine-cap stropharias, fairy ring mushrooms, or dryad's saddle. |
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The 90-minute event, which is free, begins at 1 PM, Saturday, May 24, at 19 Dudley St. in Yonkers, NY.
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Call (914) 968-5851 at least 24 hours ahead to reserve a place.
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