Step into the heart of the Ozarks with naturalist, educator, musician, author, and legendary forager Bo Brown. In this episode of It’s in Our Nature, we explore how foraging connects people to the land, why the Ozarks are one of the most biodiverse regions in North America, and how the foods hidden beneath our feet can inspire conservation.

Bo shares stories from a lifetime in the wild—from lessons passed down from his mother to decades of fieldwork as a songbird biologist, wilderness educator, and founder of First Earth Wilderness School. We dive into the history of foraging and what it means to harvest sustainably.

Plus, Bo shares rapid‑fire stories about foraging fails, musical adventures, and the wildest things he’s ever eaten.

If today’s conversation sparks your curiosity, check out Bo’s books Foraging the Ozarks and Foraging Central Grasslands, or visit bobrownforaging.com to dive deeper into his work.