Sheep sorrel (Rumex acetosella) is one of the first wild edible plants I learned and began foraging on my own. This small plant is surprisingly tasty, with a pleasant sour burst. You can eat it plain or sprinkle it on a salad to boost flavor. Identification Habitat: A native...
Turkey Tail (Trametes versicolor) is a common mushroom in North America as well as other parts of the world. One of the best things is that its available 8 months out of the year whereas most mushrooms are only available for a few days to up to two months...
Mulberries (Morus spp.) are very common in certain parks, yet it’s surprising to me how few people actually know about them and how often they are called “junk trees.” They will drop the fruit on cars, making a huge mess in the early summer, but the birds love them...
Yarrow (Achillea millefolium) is one of the most important wild medicinal herbs you need to know! It was used during the Civil War and the Revolutionary War to heal wounds. Identification Leaves: Compound, ornate, feather, and downy leaves. They are very soft to the touch and when you crush...
Wild Field Garlic Salad Dressing 2 Tbsp Wild Field Garlic stalks (diced)1/2 Cup Olive Oil2 Tbsp Apple Cider Vinegar1 tsp Salt1 Tbsp Sugar or Honey Combine thoroughly in a bowl and serve on your favorite salad.Enjoy!
COVID-19 has forced my hand. Like many of you, I’m trying to find a new way of living that still includes the things I love. I miss my in-person courses dearly and I believe in getting people outside as much as possible, but with the way things are right...
If you’re interested in knowing one plant you could potentially live off of, look no further than cattail. It’s easy to identify, abundant, and you can eat all parts of it. There is at least one part of cattail edible any month of the year. Today, I harvested cattail...
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Since you have lots of alone and/or family time right now, it’s a perfect time to start learning and looking for animal tracks! I LOVE tracking and to me, it’s about learning about wild animals and ecosystems, not necessarily about hunting. Identifying new animal tracks, discovering where animals go...
If your bored stuck at home right now due to Covid-19, you can build a debris hut with your kids! It may take a few days to get all the sticks and leaves together, but once your done, you’ll be left with a dry shelter to hide out in...