JEFFERSON CITY – Wild edibles surround us in nature and can make delicious additions to our meals. Join a park naturalist at 10 a.m. Saturday, May 6, for a leisurely stroll along the popular Shut-Ins Trail to learn about different types of wild edible plants, how to identify them, their medicinal and edible uses, as well as some related historical folklore.
The walk begins at the Mudlick Trail trailhead, located across Highway 143 from the park store. Participants are asked to refrain from picking the plants or wandering off the trail.
For more information, call 573-856-4411. Sam A. Baker State Park is located at 5580 State Highway 143 about 4 miles north of Patterson.
For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.