Native Edibles- shrubberies, Teas, Tubers, and Noveltes
Custer County Library, 447 Crook St #4, Custer,
Want to learn more about Native Plants that you can Forage for Food? This FREE public meeting is for you! Emily Newcomb, Citizen Scientist, is coming to Custer, SD to present and share a plethora of information on not only Shrubs, but Teas, Tubers and Novelties that can be found in the Black Hills and surrounding area.
Sponsored by the Custer Mile High Garden Club we invite all to come for an evening of learning, networking and sharing. No need to RSVP, just come and enjoy. Bring your friends, garden club members from other communities are invited. It will be a lot of information to consume but is lecture style so not really appropriate for small children.
Be sure to tell your friends and neighbors and we'll see you soon!
Emily's bio below....
Emily Jo Newcomb
Citizen Scientist
I am Emily, and I live in Laramie, WY but my hometown is Aberdeen, SD. Like many South
Dakotans, I long believed South Dakota was "flat and brown." Through exploring
public lands of remnant and restored prairies, I've learned to recognize details in the
spectrum of ecosystems that compose the Northern Great Plains. For five years, I've
traveled to natural areas in the region to identify native plant species and learn their
modern and ethnobotanical uses, as well as the obstacles they face in an altered and
ever-changing landscape. In the most recent two years, I've used these experiences to
participate as a volunteer educator for youth, landowners, and enthusiasts. I have been
onsite and helped to coordinate native plant restoration activities. I am happy to share
what I've learned, inspire conversation, and always learn something new.
