6564 Foraging on the Cumberland Plateau
Science & Technology | Registration opens Monday, May 25, 2026 12:00 AM
Discover local wild edible plants in this engaging indoor workshop. Learn safe and sustainable foraging fundamentals with easily identifiable species, practical identification tips, and dangerous lookalikes. We’ll cover delicious food uses along with their traditional medicinal properties. BYOB: Bring Your Own Books! Bring your favorite foraging guides to class for a show-and-tell. We’ll compare photos and descriptions to answer the rather important question: “Dinner or Darwin Award?” This class is educational only. You assume full responsibility for your own safety and any risks involved..
Mike Williamson
Mike Williamonson served in the Navy on a fast-attack submarine as a nuclear electrician and ship’s diver, then at a Navy Nuclear Prototype as an instructor. He has a BS in nuclear engineering physics. Recently retired, he enjoys meeting other lifelong learners and sharing knowledge, so he set up the Crossville Physics and Mathematics group on the app Meetup.