Here we are again with another wild edibles blog post! Berries seem to emerge as the theme beyond the summertime. Though I considered writing about Stinkhorn Mushrooms in the spirit of Halloween and changing it up, Autumn Olives are calling out. Autumn Olives look like bountiful, bunches of small red grapes that hang heavy on […]
Tag: ecology
Fall Berries: Autumn Olive
Aquatic Ecology II: What Lies Beneath–Water Worlds
Introduction In the previous blog, Waterscapes and Where Rivers are Born, we took a peek at the hyporheic zone and saw how this ecosystem lives between the stream’s benthos (bottom) and groundwater. Here we take a closer look at these two worlds as well as a wider view to check out the ecology of groundwater […]
Spicebush Identification and Appreciation
As the cool air moves into October and the summer nights are fading into the campfire warmth, the flavors are starting to change. Autumn is associated with the warm spices of cinnamon, ginger, clove, nutmeg, and allspice. Hot apple cider, pumpkin pie, squashes and pumpkins. There is another Autumn staple in this part of the […]
Responsible Herp Hiking
Despite the recent “stay at home” orders parks and campgrounds have seen a surge in activity as people look to the outdoors for a safe outlet for their energy. This is occurring at the same time when park staffing has been reduced or eliminated altogether. Now more then ever it is imperative for each hiker, […]
Waterscapes and Where Rivers are Born
Aquatic Ecology: Introduction To Series As we go about our daily lives we sometimes glimpse streams in our urban or rural landscapes. We might imagine the fish, frogs, insects and turtles who live there, but there is so much more! If you’ve seen their hidden wonders up close, it becomes apparent that these aquatic ecosystems […]
What Are Those Fuzzy Pink Things? How to Harvest and Use Mimosa Tree Flowers!
Have you ever noticed fuzzy pink, silky stranded flowers in trees around the end of June and beginning of July? Did you know that they are edible and medicinal? Let’s learn a bit more! Firstly, it is important to note that these blog posts are meant to bring and expand these plants into our awareness. […]
The Foraged Berries Series: How to Identify and Harvest Wineberries
This year, there is particular comfort in the markings of the seasons that have stayed the same. June (and July!) is told by berries–mulberries, juneberries, wineberries, strawberries, blueberries. When you know how to look, you can see the abundance everywhere in Maryland– the city, suburbs, and countryside. In our second blog post of this series, […]
The Foraged Berries of June Series: How to Identify and Harvest Mulberries
The Foraged Berries of June Series: How to Identify and Harvest Mulberries This year, there is particular comfort in the markings of the seasons that have stayed the same. June is told by berries–mulberries, juneberries, wineberries, strawberries, blueberries. When you know how to look, you can see the abundance everywhere in Maryland– the city, suburbs, […]