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Mapping Nature's Pantry

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Working alongside local communities, we document and map forageable foods throughout Butte County, creating comprehensive guides that help everyone access nature's free grocery store.

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A map of Chico, CA and surrounding areas (updated on a weekly basis):

Seasonal  Guide

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*https://chicofarmersmarket.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/05/Butte-County-Harvest-Calendar.pdf

 

https://soilborn.org/be-healthy/seasonal-cooking/summer-recipes/https://soilborn.org/be-healthy/seasonal-cooking/summer-recipes/

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Foraging Tools:

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https://feralforaging.com/tools/

https://youtu.be/JTbQnpabnS0 How to pick Black Berries the easy way

 

Food Preservation Techniques:

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Food Recovery Community Resources:

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Foraging Safety

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  • Always verify property ownership and get permission

  • Never eat anything you can't identify with 100% certainty

  • Learn to distinguish edible species from toxic look-alikes

  • Understand sustainable harvesting practices (take only what you need, leave plenty for wildlife)

  • Use the 1/3 Rule: harvest 1/3 of the plant and leave the rest for regeneration. Do not forage plants that are struggling from dehydration or other issues.

  • Be aware of potential contamination from roads, pollution, or chemical treatments

and Ticks or Poison Oak/Ivy

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Foraging Code of Conduct

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From the website of Urban Edibles and Falling Fruit.org : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1SupIGQKC5Vgi3VYkdIQc05y_S7jSoZ4RTS-CzwlEAMY/edit?tab=t.0#heading=h.4es5f7d5pum5

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https://feralforaging.com/foraging-rules-and-regulations/

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Foraging Guide:  

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https://northvalleywildfoods.my.canva.site/foraging-guide-for-butte-county

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Contact: northvalleywildfoods@yahoo.com

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X: @Northvllywldfds

Whats App group: @northvalleywildfoods

Instagram: @northvalleywildfoods

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