Foraging a Better Future: An evening with “Black Forager” Alexis N. Nelson
Open to the public.
Join award-winning forager, outdoor educator, and James Beard Award winner Alexis Nikole Nelson for a lively conversation about wild foods, sustainability, and the rich cultural traditions connected to the plants growing all around us.
With more than 5 million followers across Instagram and TikTok, Alexis has become a beloved social media creator known for her joyful and informative foraging videos. She inspires audiences to see the natural world in a new way while exploring the intersections of food, history, and environmental stewardship. Through storytelling, humor, and practical insights, she invites us to reconnect with the land—and maybe discover a few tasty surprises hiding in plain sight.
Alexis will be signing her new book, “Happy Snacking, Don’t Die!”, which will be available for purchase at the event from Booksweet.