The Old Forge Library, 220 Crosby Blvd., will host a Foraging Workshop: Making Pesto from Foraged Greens on Thursday June 6 at 5 pm.

Led by Jocelen Pierson, participants will learn about foraging for wild greens in the Adirondack Park – where to find them, what to harvest, how to make pesto, and a tasting of the basic pesto recipe used in a variety of dishes. The program includes a powerpoint presentation, recipes and foraging handouts, and a tasting.

Jocelen is a summer resident of Old Forge.

Her interest in foraging started at a young age while camping with her family where she learned to identify edible wild berries. After attending a foraging workshop several years ago, her passion was reignited and she has browsed through dozens of books and websites to broaden her knowledge. “Like hunting and fishing, foraging is a skill which is typically passed from person to person,” and Jocelen looks forward to passing on her knowledge of edible wild greens.

The workshop is free and open to the public.

Call the library 315-369-6008 or e-mail oldforge@midyork.org to register, but walk-ins are welcome.

Community members are encouraged to share their knowledge and passions with an audience at the Old Forge Library. If there is a topic you are passionate about presenting, please speak with library director, Linda Weal.