Nebraska wildlife educator Monica Macoubrie discuss four common mushrooms found in the state during autumn.
Tag: Foraging
The Invasion of Garlic Mustard
While its heart-shaped leaves might look inviting during the bareness of early spring, garlic mustard is highly invasive
Best Fall Wild Edibles: Roots
During the fall some of the best edibles are available. After the edibles of summer are gone, the roots of several plants can be utilized.
Searching for the Mighty Morel
Morels are one of the most unmistakable fungi. They have a cone-shaped cap that is honeycombed with pits and ridges that resemble a sponge.
Wild Gooseberries and Currants
My next encounter with gooseberry pie occurred about 20 years later when my brother brought one to Thanksgiving dinner. Hesitantly, I tried it, and to my surprise, found it delicious; and my now adult tastes have since craved this delicacy.
Collecting Crawdads
The crawdad, or crayfish, crawfish or mudbugs are smaller versions of lobsters, and they taste just as good, only in a smaller package.