In this course, students will explore the historical and contemporary reasons why humans forage for edible plants. There will be discussions about modern diets in a global agricultural world, and common pervasive myths about the dangers of foraging for wild plants. Students will learn how to identify species of edible plants, and recognize inedible/poisonous plants of the Eastern United States, with a heavy emphasis on plant species of the Mid-Atlantic (NJ/DE/PA) area. Students will learn in both classroom and field settings, with a strong emphasis on field recognition of edible plants, and how to forage safely and sustainably. Students will become familiar with ethical foraging methods. This course is suitable for all majors.