Edible plants walk along the Bronx River forest
- 2 hours
- Up to 8 people
- English
Learn
Hosted by Marcus Adeyemi
We walk the forested stretch of the Bronx River greenway and look at what actually grows here, from mugwort and garlic mustard to wild greens you can eat. I focus on safe, common plants and the rule of never eating what you can't name with certainty. We forage lightly and only where it's allowed.
Your fee helps pay for community days pulling invasive plants along the Bronx River banks.What's included
- A field guide to a dozen common local plants
- Tastes of a few safe edible greens
- Notes on what to never pick
- A short recipe card to take home
Plan
Closed shoes, water, and a small bag if you want to take a few clippings. Skip this one if you have severe plant allergies.
We harvest sparingly and leave roots in the ground. Stay on the trail and don't eat anything until I've confirmed it.
A portion of each booking funds the invasive-removal days that cleared two riverbank sites last year.
Go
Where?
Bronx River Forest
Meet at the greenway trailhead near E 180th St
How to get there
- 2 or 5 train to E 180 StSeven-minute walk to the trailhead.
- Boston Rd & E 180 St dockFive minutes to the meeting point.
- From the Bronx Zoo gateTen minutes north along the river.
- Bx36 bus on E 180 StStops two blocks from the trailhead.
What guests say
4.8 out of 5 from 64 reviews
May 2026
Marcus is careful and honest about what's safe. I'll never look at a weedy lot the same way.
April 2026
Really informative. Small group meant everyone got to ask questions.
April 2026
Loved learning the plants right by the river. Felt grounded and specific, not gimmicky.