Forage, Learn, Celebrate Wild Foods | Parkersburg News

Parkersburg News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Sep 9, 2026 · 1m

Get ready to savor the wild—North Bend State Park’s legendary 56th Annual Nature Wonder Weekend (aka Wild Foods Weekend) kicks off this Friday, celebrating foraging, wild cuisine, and nature’s bounty like no other event in the nation. With guided walks, workshops led by veteran forager Bill Beatty and herbalist Dave Hawkins, and even a wild food cook-off on Saturday, it’s a hands-on, soulful immersion into the Appalachian wilderness. Honoring founder Edelene Wood since 1968, this is more than an event—it’s a living legacy for nature lovers, chefs, and anyone craving free, flavorful, and…