Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the Humboldt 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 the Boathouse Cafe restaurant (not affiliated with the tour).

$35 a person, $60 a pair, group rates $25 per person for 5 or more.

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

Dave Odd is a lifelong naturalist and herper— reptile and amphibian enthusiast. Take a guided tour on a journey through the suburban wilderness to find some of the wild and wonderful creatures that live right in your own backyard.

Spotting a snake, salamander, frog, turtle, cool insects, and bird sightings are pretty much a guarantee.

As you walk through habitats, observe creatures in real time.

On the safari become informed about all of the creatures’ habits, diet, and habitat. Questions are encouraged throughout the safari. Gain the know-how on what to look for to go on your own wildlife safari in your neighborhood.

Dress for the weather and natural environments and bring a bottle of water and a snack. Meet at Potawatomi Woods, between Port Wine Rd. and Milwaukee Avenue on Dundee Rd. Meet at the picnic shelter. It is a forest preserve so there is not really a street address. If you want to put an address in your GPS, it would be 500 E Dundee Rd., Wheeling IL 60090. If weather is questionable, please call Dave on his cell, 847-409-8623.

Register through the Infinity Foundation's website here

Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Followed by a wonderful 3 course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by chef Brad Knaub and Erik Williams. Mushrooms should be a poppin. Meet right in front of Carnivore 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park.

$40 per person ($70 per pair) for the walk, group rates available.

$25 per person for the meal. Includes one beverage. BYOB.

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 to RSVP

The last one was so fun I'm doing it again. An extended edible plant identification walk around and through the Lincoln Park Zoo! Meet right in front of the Hans Christian Andersen Statue at 2020 Cannon Drive by Cafe Brauer and the Nature Boardwalk. The goal is to see 100 edible/medicinal plants throughout the day, double the usual amount)! and we get to see animals too (also technically edible :p). Perfect for families. Pack a lunch or bring some lunch money for concessions as we will have a break around noon.

$40 per person. $70 per couple. Family/Groups $30 per person.

call Dave at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

FREE walk sponsored by the Calumet Artists Registry.

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Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Followed by a wonderful berry focused 3 course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by Longman and Eagle. Mulberries and Juneberries should be plentiful and containers will be provided for picking! Only 12 spots available!

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Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Followed by a wonderful 3 course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by chef Brad Knaub and Erik Williams. Juneberries and Mulberries will be ripe for the picking and containers will be provided. Meet right in front of Carnivore 1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park.

$40 per person ($70 per pair) for the walk, group rates available.

$25 per person for the meal. Includes one beverage. BYOB.

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 to RSVP

Foraging tour at Heller Nature Center in Highland Park 2821 Ridge Rd, 60035. Call 847-433-6901 to sign up.

Trying something a little different. Doing an extended edible plant identification walk around and through the Lincoln Park Zoo! Meet right in front of the Hans Christian Andersen Statue at 2020 Cannon Drive. The goal is to see 100 edible/medicinal plants throughout the day 9double the usual amount)! and we get to see animals too (also technically edible :p). Pack a lunch or bring some lunch money for concessions.

$40 per person. $70 per couple. Family/Groups $30 per person.

call Dave at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

Foraging walk with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd in his home town of Skokie. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Followed by a wonderful 3 course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by Libertad! Meet right in front of Libertad 7931 Lincoln Ave, Skokie for a walk around the neighborhood then return to Libertad for a meal made from what was observed.

$40 per person ($70 per pair) for the walk, group rates available.

Meal $35 per person, $50 with beverage pairings.

Call or text Dave to RSVP 847-409-8623

Foraging Tour with the Infinity Foundation 1280 Old Skokie Valley Rd in Highland Park. Open to the public. 1pm-4pm.

Take a walk through the woods and the surrounding neighborhood to find out about every edible, medicinal, useful plant, and mushroom from the forest floor to the treetops, lawns, sidewalk cracks, and even the landscaping around homes.

Join Dave Odd, Chicago’s only full time professional forager with more than 25 years experience in the field, for an eye-opening exploration.

Discover in real time a field guide of all the wild edibles that grow right in your own backyard. Seeing 50 species is a guarantee and upwards of 70-80 are usually seen. Everything you discover will be described in easy terminology. Walk away with useful knowledge to use for a lifetime and perhaps change the way you look at landscapes around you. Questions are welcomed throughout the expedition.

Dress for the weather and natural environments and bring a bottle of water. Meet at Infinity and go from there to a nearby local forest.

Call 847-831-8828 to get tickets or visit InfinityFoundation.org to sign up.

Rain date June 9th.

Please join us for an amazing afternoon foraging hike + dinner around the dunetop property of the Calumet Artist Residency with Dave Odd and Chef Trevor Fleming(Bios below)

Dinner will be served with locally foraged food + local produce and ingredients. BYOB

Dave Odd is Chicago's only full time professional forager. A lifelong avid nature enthusiast Dave is a self taught expert on over 1200 species of edible and medicinal wild plants and mushrooms. He has been providing foraged goods to some of Chicago's finest restaurants for 10 years. On any given foraging walk he guarantees you will see at least 50 different wild edibles.

Chef Trevor Fleming has been cooking in Chicago for nearly 10 years. He has been at the helm of restaurants such as Farmhouse Tavern and Rootstock Wine Bar. Honing his craft in Michelin caliber kitchens, Trevor has focused heavily on locality and seasonality. He has established a close network of small farmers across the Midwest, working with them almost exclusively.

Note: Unfortunately, the Calumet Artist Residency is not handicap accessible. We have 86 steps up to the top of the dunetop property, so, please keep that in mind.

No cancellations. We will have a reschedule date if there is rain.

Parking will be marked on Lake Street.

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Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Followed by a wonderful 3 course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by chef Brad Knaub and Erik Williams. Ramps may still be in season and seen nearby!

*No ramps will actually be collected on the tour but will be included in the meal and available to take home.

$40 per person ($70 per pair) for the walk, group rates available.

$25 per person for the meal. Includes one beverage. BYOB.

Call or text Dave at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around the Bridgeport neighborhood and local parks 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 Kimski at 4pm. 90 minute walk around the neighborhood followed by a foraged dinner at Kimski at 6:00pm with Chef Won Kim.

$35 a person for walk, $60 a pair, group rates $25 per person for 5 or more.

Meal $35 per person, $50 with beer pairings.

RSVP or for group rates call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623

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Join Chicago's only full time professional forager Dave Odd for a walk around Uptown to see all the wild and wonderful edible plants (and possibly mushrooms too!) that grow in the neighborhood. Guaranteed to learn about at least 50 edible plants! Meet right in front of # Squares Diner restaurant 1020 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago 60640. After the walk return to 3 Squares to enjoy a three course meal made from the things seen on the tour. artfully prepared by Chef Ian Voakes.

$35 a person, $60 a pair, group rates $25 per person for 5 or more for the walk.

$32 a person for the meal, $50 per person with alcohol pairings,

RSVP by calling or texting Dave at 847-409-8623.

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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).

Option to join in on a foraged dinner at The Willow Room at 5:30pm the following day as well featuring what was discovered on the walk!

$35 a person, $60 a pair, group rates $25 per person for 5 or more.

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Meet at Carnivore (1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL 60302) and peruse the surrounding neighborhood for edible plants with Chicago's own professional forager, Dave Odd. Mushrooms will be in season and there will be plenty to be had! Then back to Carnivore at noon for a three course meal made from the very things seen on the walk lovingly crafted by Chefs Brad and Erik. Guaranteed to see and learn about 50 different species!

$40 per person for the walk/$70 per couple. $25 per person for lunch/$40 per couple. Includes 1 beverage. BYOB.

RSVP by texting or calling Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 or call Carnivore at 708-660-1100

Meet at Carnivore (1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL 60302) and peruse the surrounding neighborhood for edible plants and mushrooms with Chicago's own professional forager, Dave Odd. Then back to Carnivore at noon for a three course meal made from the very things seen on the walk lovingly crafted by Chef Brad. Mushrooms will abound! Guaranteed to see and learn about 50 different species!

$40 per person for the walk/$70 per couple. $25 per person for lunch/$40 per couple. Includes 1 beverage. BYOB.

RSVP by texting or calling Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 or call Carnivore at 708-660-1100

Meet at Carnivale, 702 W Fulton Market, Chicago, IL, 312-605-8512

Take a quick walk around the neighborhood surrounding the restaurant and see over 25 species of edible pants right there in the neighborhood and explore the rooftop garden. Followed by an amazing four course meal prepared by Chef Rodolfo showcasing the ingredients seen.

$100 per person for the entire experience. Call Carnivale at 312-605-8512 or to reserve your spot get your Eventbrite tickets here.

Meet at the west side of the Garden in Douglas Park on the Southeast corner of Ogden Ave and Sacramento Ave in Chicago. Go for a walk in the park and learn over 50 species of edible plants and mushrooms.

$35 per person for the walk/$60 per couple.

RSVP by texting or calling Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 or call Carnivore at 708-660-1100

Meet at Jam (2853 N Kedzie Ave, Chicago, 60618) at 6pm and peruse the surrounding neighborhood for edible plants with Chicago's own professional forager, Dave Odd. See at least 50 species before heading back to Jam at 7:30 for a multi-course meal made from the very things seen on the walk lovingly crafted by Chef Ian Voakes and crew. Guaranteed to see and learn about 50 different species!

$40 per person for the walk/$70 per couple. $50 per person for dinner..

RSVP by texting or calling Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 or call Jam at 773-292-6011.

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Forage with Chicago's renowned professional forager Dave Odd. Learn over 50 species of edible plants and possibly some mushrooms too! Right in the neighborhood. Berries will be ripe for the picking in force! Followed by a wonderful 3+ course meal made from the the foraged things seen, marvelously prepared by chefs Marty Fosse and Carlos Ysaguirre. The last one was truly spectacular.

$45 per person ($80 per pair) for the walk , $32 per person ($52 with wine pairing s) for the meal.

Please RSVP by contacting Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 via text or phone or call Anteprima at (773) 506-9990.

Just a simple walk through Washington Park with renowned Chicago forager Dave Odd learning about all the wonderful useful edible and medicinal plants right there in the park. Guaranteed to see and learn about 50 different plants and/or mushrooms and probably see the famous wild parrots of Chicago!

Meet right in front of the Fountain of Time.

Only $35 per person, $60 per pair. No meal attached but feel free to bring a picnic basket and hang out after the walk. In the event of rain umbrellas can be provided.

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 to RSVP. Group rates available for 6 or more.

Join us on the longest day of the year for a evening foraging tour.

Meet in front of Frasca (3358 N Paulina St, Chicago, 60657) for a foraging tour of the neighborhood which will include the berries that will be in season. See at least 50 species of edible plants and mushrooms and then back to Frasca for a fantastic 3+ course dinner made with many of the plants seen by Chef Jeremy Kiens.

$45 per person, $80 per pair for the walk. $30 for the dinner.

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

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Foraging tour of the Chatham Neighborhood followed by a foraged dinner expertly prepared by Chef Royce Lowery at his own home.

Only $50 per person includes tour and dinner!

Call or text Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 to RSVP.

Meet at Carnivore (1042 Pleasant St, Oak Park IL 60302) and peruse the surrounding neighborhood for edible plants with Chicago's own professional forager, Dave Odd. Then off to the nearby woods to see wild ramps in their natural habitat! Then back to Carnivore at noon for a three course meal made from the very things seen on the walk lovingly crafted by Chefs Brad and Erik. Guaranteed to see and learn about 50 different species!

$50 per person for the walk/$90 per couple. $25 per person for lunch/$40 per couple.

RSVP by texting or calling Dave Odd at 847-409-8623 or call Carnivore at 708-660-1100

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