Using Japanese Knotweed (FREE!)
Sun, May 04
|Eastern Prom (Cleeves Memorial)
Learn to manage, harvest, gather, process, and eat Japanese knotweed. We'll cover identification, removal, gathering, processing, various uses, and future management. Let's address this plant effectively without emotional reactivity.


Time & Location
May 04, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Eastern Prom (Cleeves Memorial), Eastern Promenade, Portland, ME 04101, USA
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About the event
Japanese knotweed (Reynoutria japonica or Fallopia japonica) is known as one of the most frustrating invasive species in the world. Frequently planted along riverbanks as a means of controlling erosion, it is often favored by pollinators, yet quickly overruns landscapes and smothers native plant species. Knotweed also makes a delicious, healthy and versatile vegetable, similar to rhubarb. We can help to manage the overgrowth of this powerful invasive by eating it!
Learn to manage, harvest, gather, process, and eat Japanese knotweed. We'll cover identification, removal, gathering, processing, cooking over an open fire, and future storage.
Space in this class is limited. Preregistration, along with a paid deposit, is required to reserve a spot in the class. Deposits may be fully refunded in the event of a cancellation a week or more before the class, if the space is filled. Refunds for last-minute cancellations are unfortunately not available. Please plan accordingly.…
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Loving Japanese Knotweed
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