A beginner’s guide to foraging

Instead of picking packaged groceries off the shelf, foraging implores us to consider the sources of our food as we slow down and look at our local ecosystems and what they can yield to us.

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Safety Concerns

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Plants and Flowers

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Mushrooms

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Nuts and Berries

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