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How to take the guesswork out of foraging edible plants. Do you enjoy IDing plants but are terrified of actually eating them? Scared you might mistake a mushroom for its deadly poisonous lookalike? Looking for a simple way to gain confidence in your foraging abilities… and even teach your friends a thing or two? If you like the idea of foraging for your own food… but hate the thought of picking something poisonous… you’re not alone. Humans have been foraging since the first hunter-gatherers harvested plants and seeds to survive over 1.8 million years ago. To this day, people all over from cities to more rural areas use foraging as a way to reconnect with nature. But if you’re new to foraging, you might be afraid of eating or even touching something you shouldn’t – and rightfully so. Because even though you can find thousands of edible plants throughout the Pacific Northwest region… there are still plenty of poisonous ones. That's why so many seasoned foragers recommend beginners start by concentrating on one plant at a time. But without first-hand guidance, it's only natural to feel a little hesitant about hunting for wild plants and mushrooms with the intention of actually eating them. Which is where this book comes in. It gives you all the information and tips you need to begin confidently foraging for food in your neck of the Pacific Northwest’s woods. So you can feel fully connected to nature from one season to the next. In this book, you will discover: The 11-step test that helps ensure any wild plants you forage are completely safe to eat 5 safety rules to minimize your risk of coming into contact with something deadly A comprehensive 34-item checklist with all the essential foraging equipment you should have on you at all times How to go foraging with kids, and what extra precautionary steps to take Detailed profiles of 51 unique wild edible plants and mushrooms, with specifics on where to find them, when to pick th