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Foraging a Better Future: An evening with "Black Forager" Alexis N. Nelson

Rackham Auditorium
915 E. Washington Street
Ann Arbor, MI
| Wednesday September 30, 2026 | 5:30 pm
Event poster for “Foraging a Better Future: An Evening with Black Forager,” featuring Alexis N. Nelson. September 30 at 5:30 p.m. in Rackham Auditorium.

Livestream Details

Due to overwhelming interest, this event has reached in-person capacity. You can still join us via livestream:

Event Information

Join award-winning forager, outdoor educator and James Beard Award winner Alexis Nikole Nelson for a lively conversation about wild foods, sustainability and the rich cultural traditions connected to the plants growing all around us. With more than five million followers across Instagram and TikTok, Nelson has become a beloved social media creator known for her joyful and informative foraging videos. She inspires audiences to see the natural world in a new way while exploring the intersections of food, history and environmental stewardship. Through storytelling, humor and practical insights, she invites us to reconnect with the land—and maybe discover a few tasty surprises hiding in plain sight. 

Nelson will be signing her new book, "Happy Snacking, Don't Die!" Booksweet will have them available for purchase while supplies last. Purchase in advance from Booksweet. 

This event will be moderated by Will Brinkerhoff, a SEAS agroecologist, chef and science communicator.

Sponsors

the logos for climate week 2026, SEAS, and Matthaei Botanical Gardens and Nichols Arboretum

Community Partners

the logos for Argus Farm Stop and Booksweet