I'm honored to be opening the "Honorable Harvest Lecture Series" at Kalamazoo Valley Community College on September 23. Here's the description you can find on their website: Join us in this lecture series to explore ways in which we can come together to nurture and restore the Honorable Harvest in our communities and in our everyday lives. Attend one, several, or all. No advance registration is required. Lea Sevigny of Joyful Wildcrafting invites you to look at your urban landscape with new eyes, transforming sidewalks and parks into potential pantries. Whether you're a seasoned nature enthusiast or just beginning to explore the outdoors, this lecture will equip you with information to safely and ethically forage for wild foods, deepen your connection to the natural world, and add a unique, local flavor to your diet. More than just identifying plants, this lecture emphasizes the critical principles of safe and ethical foraging. We'll cover essential guidelines to ensure your foraging adventures are both rewarding and responsible. ~Arrive as early as 5 p.m. to enjoy Taps on Tuesday, a happy hour-style event hosted by Kalamazoo Valley’s culinary and brewing students in the 418 Restaurant on the ground floor of the MJS Culinary and Allied Health Building.