For What It's Earth

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about Trametes versicolor, our fungi for the season, the Turkey Tail fungi! We'll talk about ways to differentiate between the true Turkey Tail and the False Turkey Tail crust fungi, how to identify mushrooms using characteristics such as spore prints, cap color and texture, and habitat, what the Doctrine of Signatures is in herbalism, and how to powder the fungi to use to make delicious and nutritious hot cocoa!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about Taraxacum officinale, the common dandelion! We'll talk about the difference between introduced naturalized plants vs. introduced invasive species, how to ID the member of the Aster family, the role that dandelions play in soil health, and how to turn their roasted roots into a delicious latte!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Quercus genus, which consists of oak trees, and the acorns that they produce. We'll talk about native oak tree seed dispersers, how to ID the tree from bark, to leaf, to acorn,  how to leech out tannins, and how to turn acorn flesh into a delicious, earthy-sweet flour to use in baking!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Quercus genus, which consists of oak trees, and the acorns that they produce. We'll talk about native oak tree seed dispersers, how to ID the tree from bark, to leaf, to acorn,  how to leech out tannins, and how to turn acorn flesh into a delicious, earthy-sweet flour to use in baking!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Buckwheat family, focusing on Pennsylvania Smartweed, a commonly found plant across the United States. We'll talk about what plant anatomy and how to identify a sepal, the benefits of spicy foods,  identifying and foraging invasive look-alikes and related species, and how to prepare this peppery-tasting plant!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Autumn Olive, what it means to be an invasive plant and how to mitigate invasive species spread, the benefits of lycopene, a carotenoid found in their fruits, and how to  prepare this super vibrant and bright tasting fruit!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the birch (Betula sp.), their status as a native North American riparian zone and wetland tree, the herbal & nutritional benefits of of the twigs and bark tissue, how to harvest the bark with property pruning techniques, as well as  how to prepare this minty/earthy plant!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Spicebush (Lindera benzoin), their status as a native North American host plant for the Spicebush Swallowtail butterfly, the herbal & nutritional benefits of of the leaves and drupes, the difference between a drupe and a berry, as well as  how to prepare this autumnal-spicy herb!

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join me for a series focusing on the how wild-edible plants can impact our bodies, and how foraging can impact our ecosystems! In each episode, we'll discuss how to identify the plant, where it grows, any ecosystem roles it possesses, how to properly forage/harvest the plant, and finally, how to prepare it to maximize its flavor and herbal benefits.

In this episode, I talk about the Solidago sp. (Goldenrods), their status as a native North American plant, their ecosystem role for pollinators and birds, how to tell between the goldenrods and their infamous look-alike, ragweed, as well as how to prepare this savory herb!

* Early video podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.

Join myself, Marissa of The Art of Ecology, and several guests for a series focusing on the intersection of art and the natural world! In each episode, we'll discuss the role that art can play to enhance understanding of environmental science topics, as well as connect people to the natural world!

In this episode, I am joined by Michell Follett (AKA MischeviousRedFox), and we talk about how important it is to learn through the visual art of nature journaling! We discuss the challenges and excitement about creating Instagram Art challenges, favorite birds, biodiversity, journaling as a meditative practice and more. 

* Early podcast access and exclusive mini-episodes only available to patrons (patreon.com/theartofecology), audio podcast version ONLY will be published for the public a week later.