Foraging With Alexis Nikole Nelson

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Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson says the outdoors is "like Disney World, but plants and full of much cheaper food." Rick vd Vlies/Getty Images/500px Plus hide caption

Forager Alexis Nikole Nelson says the outdoors is "like Disney World, but plants and full of much cheaper food."

Our colleagues at the TED Radio Hour introduce us to forager and Instagram and TikTok influencer Alexis Nikole Nelson. She shares how the great outdoors has offered her both an endless array of food options and an outlet to reconnect with her food and her culture.

Listen to the full TED Radio Hour episode, Through The Looking Glass, here. Follow TED Radio Hour and host Manoush Zomorodi on Twitter.

Please note: If done incorrectly, foraging can pose serious risks. Those who choose to pursue foraging should conduct thorough research from multiple credible sources, consult experts, and exercise caution.

This segment of TED Radio Hour was produced by Katie Monteleone and edited by Sanaz Meshkinpour. Fiona Geiran contributed to the research and digital production of this piece.

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