Foraging Tips

Practice sustainable harvest with these tips:

1. The Honorable Harvest: It is a traditional Indigenous practice that applies to every exchange between people and Earth. They are a set of guidelines to ensure there is no exploitation of nature and that the land will remain just as rich for future generations. (See Braiding Sweetgrass, by Robin Wall Kimmerer for more information)

2. Use the Rule of Three: a.) 1/3 of plant to harvest b.) 1/3 of plant growth to leave for animals to consume c.) 1/3 of plant growth to leave for ecosystem health and regrowth

3. Consider the plant’s conservation status: a.) For endangered or threatened species, take no more than 10% of plant growth, or choose an entirely different plant to harvest

4. If you are unsure of proper identification, search the web or use plant identification apps: a.) iNaturalist https://apps.apple.com/us/app/inaturalist/id421397028 b.) PictureThis- Plant Identifier https://apps.apple.com/us/app/picturethisplant-identifier/id1252497129 c.) Seek https://apps.apple.com/us/app/seek-by-inaturalist/id1353224144

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