Native plant seeds are drying and ready for collecting! First things first, always get permission from those who manage or own the site or garden. People are often happy to share seeds, but always best to ask first. This is especially true on public land, such as parks. Find the park manager or ranger to…

Wild ginger (Asarum canadense) is a plant of many surprises—and many names. It is commonly called woodland ginger, Canada ginger, snakeroot, colic root, coltsfoot, namepin and sturgeon potato. In the garden or the wild, it seems unassuming. But take a closer look. Its fuzzy, bright green foliage emerges in pairs of folded leaves in early to…

Forests of the northern Midwest offer more than just a beautiful environment—they also represent an opportunity for small-scale food foraging. Not only is foraging fun and filling, it can help you feel a closer connection to nature and to the people who came before you. Here is a list of potential foraging opportunities, though certainly…