Part 5 of the 8 Part Wilderness Survival Series
This hiking course is designed to introduce students to a number of wild edibles found in Central Illinois and throughout the Midwest. Foraging for Wild Edibles Class will cover an array of local wildlife plant species that are edible and some that are medicinal. Learn how these plants can be harvested, prepared, their reported medicinal qualities and how they might have been used in traditional medicine. Discussions will include the many uses for Common Plantain, Mullen, and Henbit and how Mustard-Garlic can spice up your best hamburger. A batch of Dandelion tea will be made as we discuss the many uses for Dandelions. Other foraging topics covered:
Legal considerations that govern foraging
The Universal Edibility Test for survival
Wild edible plants that are common
Availability depending on the season
Where to find and when to harvest
What to avoid in wild edibles
Common lookalikes
How to ensure positive identification