In this episode of Science Quickly, Rachel Feltman speaks with Alexis Nikole Nelson, better known as Black Forager, about her new book Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! Nelson shares how a childhood fascination with edible plants grew into a passion for foraging, conservation and science communication. From city sidewalk snacks and serviceberries to ocean-water pickles, she explains how foraging can deepen our connection to nature while encouraging responsible stewardship of the ecosystems that sustain us.

Recommended Reading:
<a href="https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Happy-Snacking-Dont-Die!/Alexis-Nikole-Nelson/9781668002544">Happy Snacking, Don’t Die! Alexis Nikole Nelson. S&S/Simon Element, 2026</a>

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