Foraging Walk

Robin Greenfield’s Foraging Walk offers a different way to look at the familiar landscape around the Capitol, shifting attention from manicured lawns and city streets to the edible and medicinal plants growing in plain sight. As part of his yearlong project exploring a life without grocery stores, restaurants or pharmacies, Greenfield leads this hands-on introduction to urban foraging with a focus on safety, sustainability and a deeper relationship with the natural world. The walk covers more than 10 common plants found in the area, along with practical advice for harvesting responsibly. No experience is needed, and the route stays short, making it an approachable entry point for anyone curious about what the environment can provide. It’s a chance to spend an evening seeing familiar surroundings through a completely different lens.