Progressive Sub-Goals
Introduction
Identifies and harvests 10+ edible plants
Developing
Identifies edible mushrooms with expert guidance
Mastery
Prepares a meal entirely from foraged foods
Advanced
Preserves foraged foods (drying, pickling)
Learning Resources
📖"The Forager's Harvest" by Sam Thayer / "Stalking the Wild Asparagus"
View on AmazonForaging with Kids: 52 Wild and Free Edibles to Enjoy With Your Children by Adele Nozedar
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