Aug
2
to Aug 3

Forage & Feast Mushroom Camp at The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

Dave just survived a major surgery to remove cancer from his guts and is back at it.

Forage & Feast Mushroom focused survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will work together as a team to harvest, prepare, and cook a meal made of plants and mushrooms we foraged paired with locally sourced proteins from farmers and hunters. We will likely make a trip to a nearby private woodland to harvest ramps and other goodies.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities may include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through Monday morning.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. $125 for just a day trip. Group rates for 4 or more. Limited spots available!

For information or questions call or text Dave @ 847-409-8623

We can also set up a personalized event for your group any other time.

Family and group rates available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/forage-feast-mushroom-camp-the-land-of-odd-in-beaverville-il-tickets-1474660512289?aff=oddtdtcreator

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Aug
9
2:00 PM14:00

Highland Park IL: Mushroom Foraging Walk: Sunset Woods Park

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd a for a walk around Sunset Woods Park and the surrounding neighborhood to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants and mushrooms that grow right in your backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and mushrooms! Meet right by the playground right by the west parking lot on Sunset Rd.

Chanterelles, chicken of the woods, puffballs, oysters and more should be popping.

$40 a person, $75 a couple/pair. Group rates available or book a private event for later in the day.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-parks-mushroom-foraging-walk-highland-park-sunset-woods-park-tickets-1478959741399?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with questions.

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Aug
16
10:00 AM10:00

Schaumburg, Olympic Park: Eat the Neighborhood Mushroom Walk

Out west by popular request!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around Olympic Park in Schaumburg to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants/mushrooms that grow right in your backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and possibly mushrooms too! Meet right on the path between the basketball court and the skatepark. We may even venture over to the nearby woods to see mushrooms.

$40 a person, $70 a pair.

Group rates available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1486253276559?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave for questions or comments via text or phone 847-409-8623

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Aug
17
10:00 AM10:00

Lincoln Park, Chicago: Eat the Parks Foraging Walk

  • Abraham Lincoln The Man Monument (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Dave just survived a major operation to remove cancer from his guts and is back at it!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the Lincoln Park area to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right in front of the Abraham Limcoln The Man Monument near Clark and LaSalle.

$40 a person, $70 a pair.

Group rates available.

Chicago Tribune Article about Montrose Beach Tour in 2023.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-lincoln-park-eat-the-parks-foraging-walk-tickets-1486255202319?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave for questions or comments via text or phone 847-409-8623

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Aug
23
4:00 PM16:00

Mount Prospect IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Kitchen, 106 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1511496248969?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Aug
24
11:00 AM11:00

Oak Park IL: Eat the Neighborhood Mushroom Foraging Walk & Lunch @ Carnivore

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars, on a 2 hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards. Followed by an always amazing picnic basket lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients seen on the tour, expertly prepared by high end professional chefs (and owners of Carnivore) Brad Knaub & Erik Williams and their talented staff. Summer mushrooms like chanterelles and chicken of the woods will be in season nearby!

Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL, 60302.

$40 per person for the tour. $25 for the meal.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-mushroom-foraging-walk-lunch-carnivore-oak-park-tickets-1134310265539?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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Aug
24
3:30 PM15:30

Albany Park, Chicago: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour and Lunch @ Khepri Cafe

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Cafe. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Cafe, 4650 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-and-dinner-khepri-cafe-chicago-tickets-1204437768789?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Aug
30
to Aug 31

Labor Day Forage and Feast at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL

Labor Day survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel. Summer mushrooms should be popping!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will prepare all mealson site and Dave Odd will give insight and advice on preparing and preserving foraged ingredients as well as cooking demos.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities will include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through the entire day Monday.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. $125 for just the day. Group rates for 4 or more. Limited spots available!

For information or questions call or text Dave @ 847-409-8623

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1094818454469?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can also set up a personalized event for your group any other time.

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Jul
27
11:00 AM11:00

Oak Park IL: Eat the Neighborhood Carnivore Foraging Walk & Lunch @ Carnivore

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars, on a 2 hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards. Followed by an always amazing picnic basket lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients seen on the tour, expertly prepared by high end professional chefs (and owners of Carnivore) Brad Knaub & Erik Williams and their talented staff. Summer mushrooms like chanterelles and chicken of the woods will be in season nearby!

Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL, 60302.

$40 per person for the tour. $25 for the meal.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1131283452259?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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Jul
26
10:00 AM10:00

Chicago, Belmont Harbor: Eat the Parks Foraging Walk

Dave just survived a major operation to remove cancer from his guts and is back at it!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the Belmont Harbor area to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right between the Roscoe Community Garden and the Playground by the Lakefront Trail off Roscoe Ave.

$40 a person, $70 a pair.

Group rates available.

Chicago Tribune Article about Montrose Beach Tour in 2023.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1474562920389?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave for questions or comments via text or phone 847-409-8623

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Jul
17
6:00 PM18:00

Chicago: Wild Mile Foraging Walk

Dave just survived a major operation to remove cancer from his guts but is already back at it!

See all the wild edible and medicinal plants ON the Chicago River. Walk on the floating boardwalk on the Chicago River while learning about the edible wild plants that grow there.

Info here

WMWS: Culinary Foraging with Dave Odd — Urban Rivers https://urbanrivers.org/events/2024/4/30/wmws-water-quality-and-the-nitrogen-cycle-with-joe-cannon-ebfl5-lbzxt-m6dsy-94hla-4ssj9-248ph-ngd4y

FREE EVENT!

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Jul
5
to Jul 6

CANCELLED:: Forage Fourth & Feast at The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

CANCELLED due to the fact I'll be in the hospital recovering from surgery to remove a cancerous mass from my colon! Don't worry, prognosis is good and I should be back on my feet within a couple weeks for events at the end of the month!

It’s the weekend after 4th of July so we’ll do things a little different for this one. We’ll have fireworks, a bonfire, s’mores, and locally sourced hamburgers and hotdogs as well.

Forage & Feast survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will work together as a team to harvest, prepare, and cook a meal made of plants and mushrooms we foraged paired with locally sourced proteins from farmers and hunters.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities may include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through Monday morning.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. $125 for just a day trip. Group rates for 4 or more.

Family and group rates available,

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1094804181779?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 by text or phone for questions and to register and purchase tickets.

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Jun
29
3:30 PM15:30

Albany Park, Chicago: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour: Khepri Cafe

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Cafe. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Cafe, 4650 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-and-dinner-khepri-cafe-chicago-tickets-1204424168109?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Jun
29
11:00 AM11:00

Oak Park IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk & Lunch: Carnivore

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars, on a 2 hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards. Followed by an always amazing picnic basket lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients seen on the tour, expertly prepared by high end professional chefs (and owners of Carnivore) Brad Knaub & Erik Williams and their talented staff.

Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL, 60302.

$40 per person for the tour. $25 for the meal.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-walk-and-lunch-carnivore-oak-park-tickets-1129797006259?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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Jun
28
4:00 PM16:00

Mount Prospect IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Kitchen, 106 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-dinner-khepri-kitchen-mount-prospect-tickets-1289083285809?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Jun
28
10:00 AM10:00

Evanston: Eat the Parks: Dawes Park

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd a for a walk around Dawes Park and the surrounding neighborhood to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in your own backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and mushrooms! Meet on the south side of the lagoon.

$40 a person, $70 per pair. Group rates available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evanston-fathers-day-eat-the-parks-foraging-walk-dawes-park-dads-free-tickets-1281815838679?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave at 847-409-8623 for info.

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Jun
19
to Jun 21

Great Lakes Foraging Fest, Brooklyn Michigan

Thursday, June 19, 4:00 pm – Sunday, June 22, 2:00 pm

Frog Holler Farm in the Irish Hills region of Southern Michigan

Come spend the weekend enjoying great food, meeting new friends, and learning about foraging and traditional skills.

The Great Lakes Foragers Gathering is the largest annual gathering of wild food enthusiasts in the Great Lakes region. You can look forward to a variety of classes and workshops covering foraging, cooking with wild foods, and other traditional skills. Plus you will have the opportunity to sample amazing wild food dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will continue our tradition of creating great memories, making new friends, and building a strong community.

Dave will be guiding several events including a critter finding outing.

DETAILS & REGISTRATION HERE

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Jun
15
10:00 AM10:00

Chicago, Montrose Beach: Father's Day Eat the Parks Foraging Walk DADS FREE!

BRING YOUR DAD FOR FREE!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the Montrose Beach & Montrose Point area to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right in front of the Wilson Skate Park by the S&P parking lot.


$40 a person, $70 a pair. Bring your dad for free with purchase of any other ticket!

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chicago-montrose-beach-fathers-day-eat-the-parks-foraging-walk-dads-free-tickets-1289085983879?aff=oddtdtcreator

Chicago Tribune article about last year’s tour at Montrose

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with questions.

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Jun
14
1:30 PM13:30

Riverside IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Talk, Walk, and Dinner at the Riverside Public Library & The Chew Chew

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars for a free presentation on edible & medicinal plants and mushrooms followed by a two hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards, followed by a 3 course foraged meal at Chew Chew (optional). Presented by The Olmstead Society.

1:30pm 1hr presentation at the library with samples of edible wild plants and mushrooms. (Free)

2:30pm 2 hour foraging walk around the library learning at least 50 different edible plants/mushrooms ($35 a person)

5:30pm meal at Chew Chew featuring foraged ingredients. ($40 a person) Wine pairings can be added on.

Meet at The Riverside Public Library, 1 Burling Rd, Riverside IL, at 1:30pm for the presentation and 2:30 pm right in front for the walk.

Meet at The Chew Chew, 33 E Burlington St, Riverside IL at 5:30 pm for the meal.

Package deals and group discounts available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1280378670069?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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Jun
14
10:00 AM10:00

Highland Park IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk at Heller Nature Center

Join professional forager Dave Odd for a foraging walk around Heller Nature Center in Highland Park Illinois to discover all kinds of wonderful medicinal and edible wild plants and mushrooms that you can make teas and tinctures with (as well as everything else we see along the way). And try some teas and sodas at the end of the tour!

$26 a person.

Sign up here!

https://www.pdhp.org/event/wild-edibles-tinctures-and-tea-walk/

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Jun
7
to Jun 8

SOLD OUT: Foraging & Wildlife Safari: The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

SOLD OUT for a buyout.

If you are interested in booking out the entire weekend, just text or call Dave at 847-409-8623

About 60 miles south of Chicago in the unique sand prairies of the Kankakee River basin lies The Land of Odd, Dave Odd’s homestead where over 1700 animal, plant, and fungi species abound on the property and surrounding area. This includes over 200 species of edible/medicinal plants/mushrooms, 24+ species of reptiles and amphibians, over 120 species of birds, over 25 species of mammals (including otters, beavers, badgers, & mink), 800+ species of insects, and at least 86 threatened and endangered species. Join Dave for an all encompassing wildlife flora & fauna safari where you are guaranteed to learn about at least 30 species of edible/medicinal plants/mushrooms, and meet snakes and amphibians up close and personal, see cool birds, and more. You are guaranteed to see several “lifers” (species you’ve never seen before) and learn about some amazing species you didn’t even know existed this close to Chicago. There’s some cool gangland history, a local Nature Conservancy bison herd to see, a creepy old cemetery, and much more to see and explore. Then join Dave for a nighttime campfire dinner. All meals provided but you can also bring whatever you'd like.

You can come down for just the day on Saturday or Sunday or camp out overnight to attend both days. Campsites on site and a separate full bathroom for campers to use. We even have tents and air mattresses you can borrow if you don’t have your own. Pack a lunch or bring some snacks (there is a fridge you can use).

Learn more about The Land of Odd here.

$60 per person for the day, $95 per person for both days.

Contact Dave at 847-409-8623 for additional info or questions.

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May
31
to Jun 1

The Land of Odd Bioblitz Weekend FREE EVENT!

A weekend for all nature nerds to get together and try to catalog as many species on The Land of Odd and the surrounding Kankakee Sands area. Herpers, birders, entomologists, botanists, mycophiles, etc are all welcome to come. We will be posting all of our finds on iNaturalist. You can camp out for the weekend or just come down for the day. Bring whatever you'd like for the grill and there's a fridge to keep your snacks and food in.

Free event!

Text Dave for details, 847-409-8623

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May
24
to May 26

Memorial Day Forage and Feast at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL

7th annual Memorial Day survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel. Morels and ramps should be popping!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will prepare all mealson site and Dave Odd will give insight and advice on preparing and preserving foraged ingredients as well as cooking demos.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities will include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through the entire day Monday.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. Group rates for 4 or more. Limited spots available!

For information or questions call or text Dave @ 847-409-8623

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1094797582039?aff=oddtdtcreator

We can also set up a personalized event for your group any other time.

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May
18
11:00 AM11:00

Oak Park, IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk & Lunch: Carnivore

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars, on a 2 hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards. Followed by an always amazing picnic basket lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients seen on the tour, expertly prepared by high end professional chefs (and owners of Carnivore) Brad Knaub & Erik Williams and their talented staff.

Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL, 60302.

$40 per person for the tour. $25 for the meal.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-walk-and-lunch-carnivore-oak-park-tickets-1122610651679?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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May
17
4:00 PM16:00

Mount Prospect IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Kitchen

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Kitchen, 106 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-dinner-khepri-kitchen-mount-prospect-tickets-1209322960529?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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May
17
10:00 AM10:00

Eat The Neighborhood Foraging Walk: Minooka Public Library

Join Chicagoland’s only full time professional urban forager, Dave Odd, for a walking tour to identify edible plants and mushrooms throughout the neighborhood surrounding our Minooka Branch Library. Dave has done a TEDx Talk, and been featured on The Discovery Channel, Chicago Tribune, Washington Post, Saturday Evening Post, WTTW, and other places.

Meet at the Minooka Branch at 10am before heading out into the neighborhood.

INFO HERE: https://www.trpld.org/event/13039053

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May
11
10:00 AM10:00

Lincoln Park, Chicago: MOTHER EARTH Eat the Parks: Around the Zoo BRING YOUR MOM FOR FREE!

BRING YOUR MOM FOR FREE!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk near the Lincoln Park Zoo to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right at the Dickens Greenway Plaza at the northeast corner of W Dickens Drive and N Lincoln Park West.

$40 a person, $70 a pair, group rates available. MOMS FREE with purchase of any regular ticket, no need to buy mom a ticket.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-parks-mothers-day-lincoln-park-around-the-zoo-free-for-moms-tickets-1277380412199?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 for info, questions, or group rates.

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May
10
10:00 AM10:00

Batavia IL: Eat the Neighborhood Mother Earth Foraging Walk : Lippold Park

MOMS ATTEND FOR FREE! (With purchase of any other ticket. No need to buy a ticket for Mom.)

Out west by popular request!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around Lippold Park and the Fox River Trail to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in your backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right at the very south/west end of the parking lot at Lippold Park.

$40 a person, $70 a pair.

Group rates available.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-mother-earth-foraging-walk-batavia-tickets-1275994005419?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave for questions or comments via text or phone 847-409-8623

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May
3
to May 4

Forage & Feast at The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

Morels and ramps should be popping!

Forage & Feast survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will work together as a team to harvest, prepare, and cook a meal made of plants and mushrooms we foraged paired with locally sourced proteins from farmers and hunters. We will likely make a trip to a nearby private woodland to harvest ramps and other goodies.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities may include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through Monday morning.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. $125 for just a day trip. Group rates for 4 or more. Limited spots available!

For information or questions call or text Dave @ 847-409-8623

We can also set up a personalized event for your group any other time.

Family and group rates available.

GET TICKETS HERE

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Apr
27
3:30 PM15:30

Albany Park, Chicago: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour & Dinner: Khepri Cafe

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Cafe. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Cafe, 4650 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60625

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-and-dinner-khepri-cafe-chicago-tickets-1202821654949?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Apr
27
11:00 AM11:00

Oak Park IL: Eat the Neighborhood Ramp Walk & Lunch: Carnivore

Join Dave Odd, full time professional forager to the stars, on a 2 hour journey through the neighborhood to discover over 50 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms that grow right in our own backyards, with a jaunt over to the nearby woods to see ramps growing in their natural habitat. Followed by an always amazing picnic basket lunch made from some of the foraged ingredients seen on the tour, including ramps of course, expertly prepared by high end professional chefs (and owners of Carnivore) Brad Knaub & Erik Williams and their talented staff.

Meet right next to Carnivore, 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL, 60302.

$40 per person for the tour. $25 for the meal.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-ramp-foraging-walk-and-lunch-carnivore-oak-park-tickets-1122607652709?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with any questions and to note any dietary restrictions.

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Apr
26
4:00 PM16:00

Mount Prospect IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Tour: Khepri Kitchen

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly mushrooms too right in the neighborhood! Followed by a wonderful multi course meal made from the foraged things seen on the tour marvelously prepared at Khepri Kitchen + Coffee. Meal is often vegetarian and can be made to suit any preferences or allergies. Meet right in front of Khepri Kitchen, 106 S Emerson St, Mt Prospect, IL 60056

$40 per person for the tour.

$45 per person for the meal.

GET TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-tour-dinner-khepri-kitchen-mount-prospect-tickets-1209311536359?aff=oddtdtcreator

Season Passes for all Khepri events for the entire season are available. Reach out to Dave directly via text to arrange 847-409-8623.

For questions contact Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone call.

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Apr
26
10:30 AM10:30

Long Grove IL: Eat the Neighborhood Foraging Walk

  • Long Grove Historical Society (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd a for a walk around Long Grove to see and identify all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in your own backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and mushrooms! Meet right in front of the Long Grove Historical Society house in the Stempel parking lot.

Option to join foraged dinner at Khepri Kitchen, 106 S Emerson in Mount Prospect at 6pm.

$40 a person, $70 per pair. Group rates available.

Additional $45 for dinner.

TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-walk-long-grove-tickets-1247737007979?aff=oddtdtcreator

Text or call Dave at 847-409-8623 for info and questions.

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Apr
19
to Apr 20

Foraging & Wildlife Safari: The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

About 60 miles south of Chicago in the unique sand prairies of the Kankakee River basin lies The Land of Odd, Dave Odd’s homestead where over 1700 animal, plant, and fungi species abound on the property and surrounding area. This includes over 200 species of edible/medicinal plants/mushrooms, 24+ species of reptiles and amphibians, over 120 species of birds, over 25 species of mammals (including otters, beavers, badgers, & mink), 800+ species of insects, and at least 86 threatened and endangered species. Join Dave for an all encompassing wildlife flora & fauna safari where you are guaranteed to learn about at least 30 species of edible/medicinal plants/mushrooms, and meet snakes and amphibians up close and personal, see cool birds, and more. You are guaranteed to see several “lifers” (species you’ve never seen before) and learn about some amazing species you didn’t even know existed this close to Chicago. There’s some cool gangland history, a local Nature Conservancy bison herd to see, a creepy old cemetery, and much more to see and explore. Then join Dave for a nighttime campfire dinner. All meals provided but you can also bring whatever you'd like.

You can come down for just the day on Saturday or Sunday or camp out overnight to attend both days. Campsites on site and a separate full bathroom for campers to use. We even have tents and air mattresses you can borrow if you don’t have your own. Pack a lunch or bring some snacks (there is a fridge you can use).

Learn more about The Land of Odd here.

$50 per person for the day, $90 per person for both days.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/foraging-wildlife-safari-the-land-of-odd-beaverville-il-tickets-1143559480189?aff=oddtdtcreator

Contact Dave at 847-409-8623 for additional info or questions.

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Apr
13
10:00 AM10:00

Wolf Lake IN: Eat the Neighborhood: Foraging Walk

  • Bairstow Trailhead Parking Lot (map)
  • Google Calendar ICS

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd a for a walk around Wolf Lake to see and ID all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in your own backyard. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants and mushrooms! Meet at the Bairstow Trailhead Parking Lot, 2860 Sheffield Ave, Hammond, IN 46320.

$40 a person, $70 a pair.

GET TICKETS HERE https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-neighborhood-foraging-walk-wolf-lake-tickets-1216104073019?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 with questions.

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Apr
12
12:15 PM12:15

Chicago: Eat the Parks: Lincoln Park North Pond -2nd tour added

FIRST CITY TOUR OF THE SEASON!

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the north pond in Lincoln Park to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right in front of North Pond restaurant 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago 60614 (not affiliated with the tour).


$40 a person, $70 a pair, group rates available.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/eat-the-parks-lincoln-park-north-pond-tickets-1287256090619?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 for info, questions, or group rates.

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Apr
12
10:00 AM10:00

Chicago: Eat the Parks: Lincoln Park North Pond

FIRST CITY TOUR OF THE SEASON!

2nd tour added at 12:15pm

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the north pond in Lincoln Park to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow right in the heart of the city. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right in front of North Pond restaurant 2610 N Cannon Dr, Chicago 60614 (not affiliated with the tour).


$40 a person, $70 a pair, group rates available.

BUY TICKETS HERE

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1094829818459?aff=oddtdtcreator

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 for info, questions, or group rates.

12:15 Tour Tickets HERE

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Apr
5
to Apr 6

Forage & Feast at The Land of Odd, Beaverville IL

FIRST EVENT OF THE SEASON.

Earlier than ever, thanks climate change!

Forage & Feast survival camp at The Land of Odd in Iroquois County IL. As seen on The Discovery Channel!

An out of the frying pan and into the fire experience. Everything we eat for the entire weekend will have either been foraged, grown, hunted, or caught in the local area. We will work together as a team to harvest, prepare, and cook a meal made of plants and mushrooms we foraged paired with locally sourced proteins from farmers and hunters. We will likely make a trip to a nearby private woodland to harvest ramps and other goodies.

In addition to foraging and campfire camaraderie other activities may include fishing, nighttime headlamp frog walk, haunted site exploration, a bonfire, finding and identifying local fauna (reptiles, insects, and more), viewing the local bison herd, exploring ruins, maybe a trip to a nearby waterfall, and more. A weekend of experiences to last a lifetime.

Pick your own campsite, full bathrooms and showers on site. Come down for the entire weekend or just for a day. Tents and air mattresses available if you don't have your own. Arrive Friday night or Saturday morning, you can leave whenever you'd like and even stay through Monday morning.

$200 per person, $375 per couple. $125 for just a day trip. Group rates for 4 or more. Limited spots available!

For information or questions call or text Dave @ 847-409-8623

We can also set up a personalized event for your group any other time.

Family and group rates available.

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https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1091819865609?aff=oddtdtcreator

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