The Science of Influence with Alexis Nikole Nelson

Join the Cleveland Museum of Natural History for a compelling discussion with Alexis Nikole Nelson, also known as influencer @blackforager, a forager, content creator, and one of TIME magazine’s TIME100 Creators of 2025.

During this moderated Q&A, we’ll talk to Nelson about her love of science, how she started foraging, and how she’s combined her environmental science and theater degrees into a career that influences young people to get outside and become citizen scientists.

This program is part of the Linda and Les Vinney Know Your World Lecture Series.

Museum doors open at 6:30pm; the discussion will begin at 7pm. Beverages and grab-and-go items will be available for purchase in Origins Café before the program.

Tickets

Leadership Circle: $20*
Members: $25**
Nonmembers: $30

Early registration for Museum members will open at 9am on Wednesday, January 7, 2025. Tickets will go on sale to the general public at noon. Tickets are limited to four per order. Sign up for our email list to receive updates on ticket sales!

*To learn more about joining the Leadership Circle, please contact Kelly Federico, Annual Fund Manager, at 216.231.4600 x3360 or kfederico@cmnh.org.

**Members: Please log in to your online Museum account to ensure access to discounted tickets. Your member discount will be reflected in your shopping cart.

Parking

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About Alexis Nikole Nelson

Alexis Nikole Nelson, also known as influencer @blackforager, is a forager, content creator, and one of TIME magazine’s TIME100 Creators of 2025. Nelson is known for her infectious enthusiasm about the benefits of sourcing food from nature, and has amassed millions of followers across social media, teaching others about the edible—and inedible—plants found in the wild. Nelson holds degrees in environmental science and theater from the Ohio State University, and has given a TED talk, appeared on Jimmy Kimmel, and been featured in publications such as the New York Times. Her content won a James Beard Media Award, and in 2025 she was featured in “National Geographic 33,” a list of agents of change striving to make the world a better place.