About this Event
Join Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known as Black Forager, as we celebrate her debut cookbook.
Doors open at 6 pm.
Panel Discussion 7-8 pm
“Poison or Snack? A Forager’s Panel” is so much more than a meet and greet. It’s your chance to get curious, ask the questions you’ve been not dying to ask, and learn from some of the Midwest’s most knowledgeable and beloved foragers. Join Alexis Nelson and her dear friends Samuel Thayer, Linda Black Elk, Chef Alan Bergo, Luke Black Elk, and Tim Clemens for an unforgettable conversation about wild foods, foraging, foodways, culture, and the deep connections between people and the land. Whether you’re a seasoned forager, a curious beginner, or simply wondering what’s safe to eat, come ready to listen, learn, laugh, and maybe leave with a new appreciation for the wild foods growing all around us.
Meet and Greet 8 pm
Important Note: Books will be pre-signed. There will be no on-the-spot signing. We ask that there be no hugs, handshakes, or other physical contact. Standard photo-line etiquette is perfectly fine, and event staff will help facilitate photos!
About Alexis
Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to most people as Black Forager, is a social media creator, vegan, urban forager, and outdoor educator who has amassed millions of followers. Alexis has been featured in a broad range of media from The New York Times to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and she was named a Time100 Creator in 2025. She lives in Columbus, Ohio. Follow her on X, Instagram, and YouTube @BlackForager.
Agenda
🕑: 06:00 PM
Doors Open
🕑: 07:00 PM - 08:00 PM
Panel Starts
🕑: 08:00 PM
Meet and Greet
Event venue & nearby stays
Guthrie Theater, 818 South 2nd Street, Minneapolis, United States
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