A Scientist raised by wolves—or close enough...

Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen, Ph.D., is a scientist raised by wolves—or close enough. With advanced degrees in medicinal and physical organic chemistry, sixteen patents, and numerous scientific publications, he brings rigorous research to the wild world of edible and medicinal plants.

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Founder of ForagingTexas.com and author of two foraging books, Merriwether has led hundreds of walkabouts, appeared across radio, television, and podcasts, and consulted for clients ranging from alcohol distilleries to herbal medicine companies to NASA. His events blend science, survival knowledge, forgotten plant lore, and a distinctly feral sense of humor—leaving audiences eager to step outside and see the landscape with entirely new eyes. The rich diversity of plants found at Blackwood Land makes it Merriwether's favorite location for reattaching people to nature's gifts!