Foraging walk 7/24/21

[mousegunguy]

Join me for a foragers walk at Farmer Matt’s in New Braintree ma. on sat july 24 at 10am.
We’ll have hundred of acres of diverse habitats to wander and explore.
I expect to find 40-50+ wild edible plants. We’ll also discuss traditional medicinal plants and plants that provide fresh drinking water.
Bring a field guide and comfy shoes. The walk should go about 11/2 hours.
You can pre register at Farmer Matt™

 

[Mesatchornug]

Do you have a field guide that you recommend?

 

[Laderbuilt]

Hey I might be able to make it this year!

 

[mousegunguy]

Do you have a field guide that you recommend?

Two of my favorites

 

[Mesatchornug]

Two of my favorites

Bought one of each, and signed up myself and my GF. Looking forward to it!

 

[vicorjh]

In for two. Thanks @mousegunguy

 

[whacko]

I'll be traveling on vacation or I'd definitely be signing up for this.

 

[mousegunguy]

Still spaces left for this Saturday….

 

[Sparkey]

Bummed have to work this Saturday one of these years I will get to do this last year I think I was on vacation

 

[mousegunguy]

Just a reminder …
There are still spaces available
I hope to see ya there

 

[Mesatchornug]

Thanks again, had a great time!

 

[greencobra]

something i've always wanted to know of...if only to satisfy my own curiosity than out of necessity.

 

[one-eyed Jack]

Do I need to bring my own pipe? Jack.

 

[mousegunguy]

Do I need to bring my own pipe? Jack.

Only if you’re gonna join the ‘safety meeting’ behind the barn

 

[mousegunguy]

something i've always wanted to know of...if only to satisfy my own curiosity than out of necessity.

Many are genuinely yummy and I’ve incorporated those seasonally into our diet.
Some are good to know foods for survival situations but not something you’d wanna eat every day. But eating stuff you don’t like is way better than not eating anything.
Edible does not always mean delicious.

 

[mousegunguy]

Thanks again, had a great time!

I couldn’t have done it without you

 

[DitchDigger]

How many types of edible shrooms were you able to find ?
I completely missed this thread earlier,,,
I find this very interesting

 

[mousegunguy]

How many types of edible shrooms were you able to find ?
I completely missed this thread earlier,,,
I find this very interesting

I don’t remember seeing any. I personally don’t like the texture of most shrooms so they're not something I look for.
I didn’t count plants but as a guess we probably found 50ish.

 

[Medicine Man]

Sorry I missed this.

 

[Boghog1]

great day to be out in the woods.

 

[vicorjh]

Thanks, @mousegunguy. That was excellent.

The wife and I are feeling a bit more confident now to explore deeper and, really, was surprised at the number of plants that we see on a daily basis which can be used for a variety of purposes. How to create a simple waterproofing agent, how about a clotting agent, where to find fresh water, edible / not edible, some rules of thumb. Good stuff. Thank you!

 

[mousegunguy]

Thanks, @mousegunguy. That was excellent.

The wife and I are feeling a bit more confident now to explore deeper and, really, was surprised at the number of plants that we see on a daily basis which can be used for a variety of purposes. How to create a simple waterproofing agent, how about a clotting agent, where to find fresh water, edible / not edible, some rules of thumb. Good stuff. Thank you!

I’m glad you found value in the walk Thanks for making the trip out

 

[DJBrad]

Do I need to bring my own pipe? Jack.

No, you could have found your own pipe there.

 

[DJBrad]

So sad I totally missed this thread but it wasn’t a total loss as I was doing my own foraging up near Canada.

Recent edibles I really like and have loads of on my plot in Central Ma:

Swamp Dewberry
Tea Berry
Squaw Berry
Mountain Woods Sorel
Spice Bush
Birch twigs

 

[CTtrapper]

Mouse gun guy came to our place today and we had a great time. He knows his plants!
it is amazing the amount of stuff just on our property. Highly recommend his walks. Nice guy too.

 

[Boghog1]

any chance of getting you up to NH?

 

[mousegunguy]

Mouse gun guy came to our place today and we had a great time. He knows his plants!
it is amazing the amount of stuff just on our property. Highly recommend his walks. Nice guy too.

Thanks for the positive feedback CTtrapper!
I enjoyed my afternoon with y’all!

 

[mousegunguy]

any chance of getting you up to NH?

Pm sent

 

[mousegunguy]

Sorry I missed this.

Me too
I’m sure I would have learned new things

 

[38ExtraSpecial]

For you outdoors type.

Staghorn sumac? Not the best pics because the light was low.