# Event Details - **Event Name**: Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen - **Event Start and End Date**: Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm (-04:00) - **Event Description**: A one-of-a-kind collection of recipes and foraging wisdom that teaches you how to turn common plants, flowers, and fungi into yummy meals!About this EventEvent guidelines:Additional copies of the book will be available for purchase at the event. All the books will be pre-signed by the author!Home address is collected for contact tracing purposes; it will not be used otherwise.The event will also be livestreamed for free on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/E5bi3YhwsLIAs a reminder: If you are not feeling well, please do not come to the event, even if you have a ticket; email us and we'll work it out.If you have any questions regarding these guidelines or to request accessibility accommodations, please contact eventhelp@booksaremagic.net.Beloved social media sensation Black Forager’s long-awaited guide to foraging, sometimes even in your own backyard, and vegan cooking.Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to millions of fans as Black Forager, invites you on an adventure to discover the delicious and wild foods hiding in plain sight. Alexis captivates people with her joyful enthusiasm and deep knowledge of foraging and inspires them to explore the bounty of their own backyards, parks, and trails, and now she does the same in her eagerly awaited first book.Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! is a one-of-a-kind collection of recipes and foraging wisdom that teaches you how to turn common plants, flowers, and fungi into yummy, plant-based meals. This unique work is almost like two books in one—foraging plant guide and vegan cookbook—organized by season to guide you through a year of appetizing discoveries. In spring, you’ll learn to pickle Magnolia flowers and turn Japanese Knotweed into a refreshing granita. Summer is for frying up Milkweed Buds, making Juneberry Hand Pies, and crafting Rosewater Baklava. When fall arrives, you’ll be making savory mushroom dishes (a.k.a. chicken of the woods) like Maitake steak and bacon. And in winter, cozy up with Pine Shortbread Cookies and Oyster Mushroom Chowdah.With helpful plant identification photos throughout, in addition to beautiful food photography and photos of Alexis, of course, this book is an essential resource packed with practical tips on ethical foraging and crucial safety information (so you “don’t die”) for people across the northern hemisphere. With her signature humor and infectious spirit, Alexis proves that foraging isn’t just for survivalists—it’s for anyone who wants to connect with nature and add exciting new flavors to their table.Alexis Nikole Nelson, best known to most people as Black Forager, is a social media creator, vegan, urban forager, and outdoor educator who has amassed millions of followers. Her mother first showed her how to forage at the age of five by introducing her to onion grass. Now Alexis posts videos of her foraging finds in a playful, humorous way, whether she is exploring a nearby park or searching in her neighbor’s front yard, proving that anyone can try their hand at foraging. Alexis also takes these plants home with her to use in her creative vegan cooking. Her posts often address topics such as the indigenous roots of foraging in America, the history of American foraging laws, and sustainable ways for her viewers to include wild plants and mushrooms in their diets. Alexis has been featured in a broad range of media from The New York Times to Jimmy Kimmel Live!, and she was named a Time100 Creator in 2025. Alexis lives in Columbus, Ohio. Follow her on X, Instagram, and YouTube @BlackForager.Marie Viljoen is a Brooklyn-based author, writer, photographer and horticultural expert, originally from South Africa. She has cooked, created, and gardened since childhood. Her love affair with food and plants is an evolving journey that she documents via her blog and creative Instagram page, where she is known as 66 Square Feet. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/brooklyn/offsite-alexis-nikole-nelson-happy-snacking-dont-die-w-marie-viljoen/100001993018641407 - **Event Categories**: art, literary-art, trips-adventures, workshops, photography - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - door_time: 2026-09-21T22:30:00Z - Duration: 1 hour - Location: First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 43.55, max: 54.44, currency: USD ## Event venue details - **city**: Brooklyn - **state**: NY - **country**: United States - **location**: First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn - **lat**: 40.6952673 - **long**: -73.9926186 - **full address**: First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, 119 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, United States ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events5/banners/6fcc868bb463c8a837f82cf0440c5a7a58e6277b969b8143a0c45fc53e49240a-rimg-w1200-h600-dcce3e68-gmir.jpg?v=1783009985 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen being held? - **A:** Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen takes place on Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Mon, 21 Sep, 2026 at 08:00 pm at First Unitarian Congregational Society in Brooklyn, 119 Pierrepont Street, Brooklyn, United States. - **Q**: Who is organizing Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen? - **A:** Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen is organized by Books Are Magic. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Offsite: Alexis Nikole Nelson: Happy Snacking, Don't Die! w/ Marie Viljoen is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Brooklyn, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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