The city as garden:

Foraging Event

Stock Up on Wild Blackberries for Summer

from flickr user Langdon

Summer is finally in full swing, and what better way to celebrate it than with a good old-fashioned berry-picking outing? Join Steve “Wildman” Brill on Sunday and you’ll forage for more than just wild blackberries; you’ll also find mayapples, carnelian cherries, and elderberries. When you’ve satisfied your sweet tooth, search for wild greens like lamb’s quarters, poor man’s pepper, and Asiatic dayflower. You’ll also find herbs and spices such as wild bay leaves, field garlic, and sassafras. And if you’re lucky, you’ll stumble upon wild mushrooms like russulas and bolete mushrooms.

Place: Central Park, Central Park West and W. 103rd St.
Price: $15 suggested donation; $10 children under 12