Forest Foraging Books... Need Recommendations!

[GiLLiGaNN]

Im from Southern Illinois. (Midwest Region) Im looking for a few books on Forest Foraging for Natural Foods in my area. Berries, Wild Potatoes, Wild Herbs, etc...

[intothenew]

"Wildman" should get you started, books and apps.

[Rick]

Gilligan - Get ahold of Joe McFarland at his website. He can let you know the next time he has a mushroom class going on and put you in touch with local wild edibles folks.

http://illinoismushrooms.com/Home.html

Joe is an outdoor writer for the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. I think his last class on 'shrooms in S. Ill. was in June at the Touch of Nature Center at Giant City. The class was free if I'm not mistaken.

[GiLLiGaNN]

Yeah I know Joe (The Mushroom Guy). I talk to him all the time in Makanda when I see him. That man knows his stuff!

[Rick]

Cool beans!! Have you talked to him about individuals or groups that do wild foraging? There have to be some groups at SIU-C.

[GiLLiGaNN]

Thats actually a great idea! Ill ask asap!

[Rick]

Check with John A. Logan as well. I don't know if they do but they probably have a group. Either that or they are part of SIU. I'd also check with the Region V DNR office and see if they know of any resources locally. The office is in Benton but you can email them. They cover everything from Effingham south.

[carnivor way]

You mite want to have a look at " foragers harvest & natures garden by Samuel thAyer" I fave them and they cover a lot here in de mo . I don't know how much difference there is between here and where you are , but these books have helped me .good luck.

[Phenix]

You mite want to have a look at " foragers harvest & natures garden by Samuel thAyer" I fave them and they cover a lot here in de mo . I don't know how much difference there is between here and where you are , but these books have helped me .good luck.

I hope to be my next purchase this one
http://www.amazon.com/dp/0976626608/...l_1ilecg4k3x_b

I have the Peterson guide its very useful
http://www.amazon.com/dp/039592622X/..._df_039592622X

[Graf]

You mite want to have a look at " foragers harvest & natures garden by Samuel thAyer" I fave them and they cover a lot here in de mo . I don't know how much difference there is between here and where you are , but these books have helped me .good luck.

This is one of my favorite books as well easy to understand and great pictures to assist in identification.