Food 101: Invasive Upcycling
October 17, 2026 (afternoon time TBD)
|ZEN's Garden for the Community


Time & Location
October 17, 2026 (afternoon time TBD)
ZEN's Garden for the Community, 3811 Prosperity Church Rd, Charlotte, NC 28269, USA
About the event
Join us for an afternoon of cooking, community and conversation as we explore how invasive species upcycling supports environmental and bodily health. Enjoy the delicious cooking of Chef Gillian as she artfully incorporates edible invasives and locally foraged ingredients into her recipes. As part of ZEN’s Food 101 programming, this interactive demonstration will share practical ways to upcycle invasive species in the kitchen! Then, learn from the experts in your community as we discuss topics including (but not limited to) invasive species upcycling, foraging, local foods, and food as medicine.
Register below, and we look forward to seeing you there!
