In today's episode, amongst many life updates, Charlie touches on what her garden produced this year. From animals eating all the squash, to canning tomatoes and finding more lobster mushrooms! Take a listen to hear more!

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In this episode, Charlie reflects on how busy the end of summer is. She jumped into a couple of impromptu reorganizing projects, is it stress relief or just procrastination? ...productive procrastination at the very least.

In today's episode, Charlie talks the basics of composting. From what you need to get started to what you can/can't compost. She also discusses ways you can compost if you live in a city where it might not seem as attainable. Tune in to learn more!

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In today's episode, Charlie takes a shallow dive into the summer foraging grocery list. She discusses specific foraged foods she has experience with from mushrooms to berries and touches on many more. The summer months in the midwest are perfect for a fresh foraged dinner. At the end of the episode, she also gives some resources you can use to get started or dive deeper into foraging.  Disclaimer: This podcast or Instagram shouldn't be used as an identification guide for consumption but merely as inspiration to do your own exploration and research. Please always use proper identification guides and multiple resources to confirm the proper identification of any plant before consuming it.

Resources:

MN https://www.exploreminnesota.com/article/explore-minnesotas-great-outdoors-foraging

"Becoming an Outdoors Woman" classes and groups http://files.dnr.state.mn.us/education_safety/education/bow/bow-catalog.pdf

Twin Cities Group https://www.fourseasonforaging.com/about-us

Ely Folk School https://elyfolkschool.org/

Grand Marias Folk School https://northhouse.org/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIk6bgx6KU6wIVcyCtBh3oqQ4VEAAYASAAEgI62PD_BwE

Duluth Folk School https://duluthfolkschool.com/

Twin Cities Foraging store & events https://www.forest-fork.com/

Facebook Groups: Duluth/Lake Superior Mycology Society; Foraging MN; Naturalist MN

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In this week's episode, Charlie talks about her and Kyle's latest camping trip that didn't go exactly as planned. She tells the story of the storm they faced and how nature has a way of humbling even the most avid outdoors-person. 

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In this episode, Charlie talks more about where her passion for sustainability comes from and the small steps that we all can take to make a difference. She also talks about why recycling should be the last step in the reduce, reuse, repair, recycle motto. 

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In today's episode, Charlie talks about owning chickens, the ups, the downs, and the fresh eggs! If you've ever considered owning chickens whether that's 50 free-range chickens or 5 back yard hens, she'll give you some basic information on how to get started and the breeds they've raised at Smokey Acre Farm.

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Mentioned in this episode is an alternative to a basic chicken waterer that can be used with any type of bucket and are more sanitary. Link below https://www.amazon.com/Lovatic-Poultry-Water-Nipples-Horizontal/dp/B0757GGBV3