For centuries, this diverse and fertile landscape has provided foods, medicines, and other essentials for countless communities, from Indigenous people who farmed and gathered in the river hills to fugitives seeking freedom on the Underground Railroad. With the introduction of large-scale farming and industrial development, many of today's local ecosystems are tangles of species old and new, each with their own story and history, and many continuing to offer nourishment and medicine for those interested in connecting deeply with the landscape.

Join a guided walk at the Horn Farm Center, located in the Riverland's Hellam Valley, as we explore distinct local ecosystems to find edible and medicinal wild plants! We'll focus closely on the histories of edible plants both "native" and "introduced" while acknowledging their ecological roles. We will also emphasize ethical foraging and ways of giving back to the land, bringing together sustainability, stewardship, and respect for the stories that plants have to tell us.

This program is being offered as part of Riverfest Weekend, taking place June 29-30, 2024. Learn more and explore other Riverfest events at riverfestpa.com/.

**Online pre-registration is required to attend.  Visit this link to register https://hornfarmcenter.org/civimessages/event/info/?reset=1&id=1083