How an amateur scientist became one of B.C.’s top wild mushroom experts

Paul Kroeger has contributed to books on mushrooms and is a valuable resource for B.C. poison control Chad Pawson · CBC News · Posted: Dec 26, 2021 7:00 AM PST | Last Updated: December 26, 2021 The first thing you notice when spending time with Paul Kroeger is that very little escapes his eye.  From garbage on the street, …

Prescribing nature: Research suggests the outdoors are good for your mental health

Dr. Melissa Lem says spending time outdoors can clear our minds, lower our stress CBC Radio · Posted: Sep 06, 2021 1:00 AM PDT | Last Updated: December 28, 2021 77 comments The Current23:12Back to the Land: How a prescription for nature could make us healthier Read Story Transcript Originally published on Sept. 6, 2021. For many …

Growing and Foraging – Information Dedicated to mushroom Foraging

Growing and Foraging Information dedicated to mushroom hunting, mushroom foraging and tips and guides for growing your own mushrooms at home.Home » Growing and Foraging Top 5 Easiest Mushrooms to Grow at Home and Their Benefits Mushrooms have become increasingly popular in recent years. Easy to grow at home and profitable, they’ve been a boon for home… …

Learn About Canadian Sea Vegetables

Written by Julia Rogers •   Posted on August 30 2022 Over the years we have been expanding our selection of sustainably hand-harvested Canadian sea vegetables. Surrounded by water on three sides, we Canadians have access to an abundance of delicious and nutritious sea vegetables: the ocean’s natural wild food. While still growing in popularity in North …

7 Foragers From Across The Country Share Their Favourite Spring Wild Foods

7 Foragers From Across The Country Share Their Favourite Spring Wild Foods From British Columbia to Nova Scotia, urban city landscapes to lush forests. Aman DosanjUpdated April 21, 2022 (In photo: Leigh Joseph; Image: Alana Paterson) Important safety note: An essential part of foraging is knowing that every delicious, nutrient-rich edible plant species usually has a toxic …

Get to know the most popular autumn mushrooms

Written by Dyson Forbes •   Posted on September 01 2022 Autumn is the absolute best time for mushrooms, after a year of growth the cool nights trigger mycelium to shoot out new fruiting bodies and the forests, meadows gardens and lawns everywhere start producing some of the coolest treats nature has to offer. Here are some …

A Beginner’s Guide To Wilderness Survival Foods

Linda Gabris·September 21, 2020 Foraging edible wild plants is a fun, rewarding hobby that pairs up perfectly with fishing, hunting and other outdoor activities, and it’s a valuable life skill every outdoorsperson should possess because you never know when a survival situation could arise. Advertisement The best time to acquire knowledge and build confidence is …

Wild Food Experiences

Join renown chef, author and mycologist Bill Jones as he leads you on a unique wild food experience. Forage food display, show and tell, guided forage and a delicious meal to top it all off. The “forage” is a guided tour of the world of wild foods. Please note we tend to mainly observe and …

Morel Foraging Guide

Complete Guide to Foraging Morels in British Columbia Morels are one of the most popular wild mushrooms, but identification of separate species is difficult. This guide has information on how to find, identify, and prepare morels for British Columbia. What Are Morels? The common name “morel” is used to refer to fungi in the genus …

Wild Edible Plants of British Columbia

This guide covers a number of edible plants in British Columbia, Canada including the Vancouver area, the Gulf Islands, Haida Gwaii, and the Kootenay, Yoho, Mount Revelstoke, and Glacier National Parks. Do not collect where prohibited. This guide focuses on wild edible plants that that are relatively easy to identify and have no deadly poisonous …