EDWARDSBURG–For those who enjoy tasting wild plants–whether in a pizza, frittata, or as a digestion-stimulating drink–opportunities will be available when Jim Meuninck presents the “Forager’s Dozen” at the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum at 7 p.m., Thurs., May 22.

There is no admission charge.

Meuninck, who lives at Eagle Lake with his wife, Jill, is an author, biologist, counselor, and mycologist (who studies fungi), will entertain guests with his knowledge of twelve wild plants that, he notes, ‘provide superior nutrition, are easy to identify, and make tasty substitutes for conventional ingredients.’ He has spent at least 60 years foraging and makes annual trips out west to collect information for his guides on wild plants. His guides and films have received high ratings from several organizations and publications.

His video presentation will highlight his work, along with demonstrations, tastings, and ideas for life-changing habits, as well as a few ‘health-stimulating laughs.’ Meuninck grew up in Mishawaka and graduated with degrees in biology and counseling from the University of Hawaii. He taught biology and science for eight years for the Department of Defense on military bases in several countries and also taught in South Bend, Indiana.

Peonies, roses, lilies, grasses, and other favorites will be sold when the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum holds its yearly perennial plant sale fundraiser from May 16 to May 31.

Supported by Dussel’s Farm Market and Greenhouses, Cassopolis, the event will take place on the museum grounds in Edwardsburg and will include more than 1000 plants. A wide selection of potted annual plants, suitable for patios and cemetery placements, will also be available.

Plant prices range from $1 to $30 each and include several contributions from community members. Volunteers will manage the sale; all proceeds go to the museum’s general fund.

The 2025 season at the Edwardsburg Area Historical Museum will get underway on April 15, when the first exhibit, “Everyone Loves a Parade,” opens. The display features a variety of pictures from past Edwardsburg parades, along with parade memorabilia such as commemorative plates and mugs. The Edwardsburg High School band department has loaned several instruments which will be housed in the museum’s glass cases.

The second exhibit, “Sauk Trail: Echoes of the Past,” will be front and center from July 22 to November 1. That display will be highlighted by two glass cases of artifacts that the Pokagon Band of the Potawatomi Indians will loan to the museum and set up. Other museum areas will showcase items that would have been used when the Village of Edwardsburg was first settled in the 1820s, such as grinding wheels and stones, woodworking tools, and old axes.

“Tis the Season,” will end the year. It will highlight all items that revolve around the holidays, with trees, garlands, and many ornaments. That display will run from Nov. 4 through Dec. 13.

The museum opens a month early this year. Hours are 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesdays through Fridays, and 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. It also will be open on the second Wednesday of each month from 6 to 8 p.m. It will close Dec. 13 and re-open in mid-spring, 2026.