Before eating any wild plant, make 100% sure it's not poisonous. Find a mentor.Learning from an expert or someone more experienced will give you a higher leve… See more

Don't over harvest.Every population is limited. Even where wild edible plants occur in large numbers, the colony should be respected. Try to collect no more than 10% (or less de… See more

Avoid toxic areas.Never forage for wild edible plants near busy roads. Most plants absorb lead and other heavy metals from toxic exhaust. And these toxins tend to settle in th… See more

Start with edibles that are easy to identify and easy to find. If you're interested in fungi, try looking for chanterelle mushrooms. Given the right season and condition, t… See more

The more you forage, the more proficient you'll become. Try to learn a new wild edible plant each time you go foraging. With each new plant, study all of its uses including m… See more