Social Media & Spot Protection: To Geotag or Not

Breaking down the pros and cons of geotagging can help protect your privacy—discover how to stay safe while sharing your moments online.

Avoiding Overharvest of Fiddleheads: Case Study

An analysis of sustainable fiddlehead harvesting practices reveals key strategies to prevent overharvesting and ensure long-term availability.

Climate Change & Shifting Foraging Seasons

Theories about climate change reveal shifting foraging seasons in marine life, but what does this mean for our oceans’ future?

Ecosystem Services: What Plants Give Back

What plants give back to ecosystems is vital for our well-being and the planet’s health—discover how their contributions shape a sustainable future.

Foraging With Permits: Navigating Agencies and Rules

Lifting the veil on permits and regulations, learn how responsible foraging can be guided by agency rules to protect ecosystems and ensure sustainable harvesting.

Herbarium Vouchers & Citizen Science: When to Collect

Growing your herbarium voucher collections at optimal times ensures accurate identification; learn when to collect for meaningful citizen science contributions.

Urban Foraging Etiquette: Private Property & Public Trust

Keen urban foragers always respect property rights and public trust—discover essential etiquette tips to forage responsibly and ethically in your city.

Invasive Removal Foraging: Safety, Strategy & Disposal

Learning safe invasive removal techniques is crucial for effective restoration—discover essential tips to protect yourself and restore ecosystems responsibly.

Trail Impact: Staying on Paths Vs Going Off‑Trail

Guidelines for trail use highlight how staying on paths preserves ecosystems; discover why off-trail adventures can cause lasting damage.

Avoiding Wildlife Conflict: Nesting Seasons & Den Sites

Otherwise, understanding nesting seasons and den sites is essential to prevent conflicts and ensure wildlife safety—discover how to protect them effectively.