The Hunter Gatherer Society

Category: Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms

Discover the art of foraging with The Hunter Gatherer Society as we explore wild edible plants and mushrooms throughout the seasons. Learn how to identify common edible species, harvest safely and responsibly, and enjoy simple recipes that highlight nature’s freshest ingredients. From beginner friendly plant guides to exciting mushroom finds, you will gain the knowledge and confidence to forage with curiosity and respect for the outdoors. Let this be your go to resource for bringing more wild food into your adventures.

Catch & Cook

Catch & Cook Florida Invasive Species

Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms, Wild Food Recipes with Foraged Ingredients

I love a good catch and cook regardless of the species. Across the country lakes and rivers are fighting a variety of invasive species. From mussels to aquarium escapees the problem costs states millions of dollars each year. It is important that all outdoors men and woman do their part to prevent the spread of these species. Be sure to wash your boat when switching bodies of water, never release aquarium pets into the wild, and eat the invasive every chance you get. In some areas of the country outdoors lovers along with some local chefs are discovering that the invasive Asian Carp is actually a great tasting fish. Here in Florida one of my first discoveries were the invasive[…]

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Foraging Florida, Sea Purslane

Foraging Wild Edible Plants and Mushrooms, Wild Edible Plants Foraging and Identification Guides

When foraging Florida or any other coastal community in the southern regions there are many wondrous plans and animals to harvest. From sand crabs, clams, fish, to sea grapes, and sea purslane the abundance for Florida foraging never ceases to amaze me. Sea purslane is a perennial herb commonly found along coastal dunes in the southeastern United States, as well as Hawaii, the Caribbean, and many other coastal regions of the world. Sea Purslane is a an important sand stabilizer in the pioneer zone of beach dunes and can tolerate occasional flooding by sea water. With deep pink stems and leaves ranging from pink to green, Sea Purslane can be found growing along beach dunes and brackish coastal areas in[…]

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