Our Members in the Media:
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LA Times Shroom Boom
“How to forage for mushrooms in Southern California.”
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LA Times Featurette
“How Angelenos are battling food insecurity by using hyperlocal apps to share their bounty”
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PCC Courier
“Foraging experts create space for women in the fungi field”
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Root Simple
“It was the most gnomecore thing I’ve done in a long time.”
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Yoga Journal
“Why a Two-Hour Plant Walk Shifted My Outlook—For the Better”
Recommended Reads:
A good regional foraging book is a great place to start learning. Look for ones with clear colored photos and don’t be afraid to take notes in the margins!
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California Foraging by Judith Lowry
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California Mushrooms by Michael Wood & Frederick Stevens
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Foraging California by Christopher Nyerges
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Healing with Medicinal Plants of the West by Adams, Wong, Villasenor
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Nuts & Berries of California by Christopher Nyerges
Equipment we love:
While we ALWAYS recommend you start foraging with just 3 things (water, sun protection, and good shoes), the following items are extra fun to have on forays.
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Mushroom Knife
This specially designed knife makes harvesting mushrooms a breeze with its curved blade. Look for ones that have a dirt brush on the end and bonus points for a ruler (helpful for identifying and documenting your shrooms).
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Phone App - iNaturalist
Our favorite app for identifying and documenting forageables, with a huge worldwide community! App available for Apple and Android via their website.
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Jeweler's Loupe with light
This compact jeweler’s magnifying glass is perfect for up close inspection in the field. Many come with led lights/black lights and carrying cases.
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"Arroyo at Night" sweatshirt by local artist Margaret Gallagher
A favorite clothing item amongst our members! LA based artist Margaret Gallagher’s designs are both scientific and ethereal. Perfect for foragers and nature lovers of all kinds.
