Foraging Friends Inc.

04/17/2026

Hosta's ( the white/purple and scallion shape veg. in the pan) adds a complex flavor to the onions and peppers mix here. From picking, washing, sautéing and devouring. I opted to fold this blend into a soft omelette, it's a very Satisfying meal, loaded with high vitamin A and C from the Hosta, which adds to the beta carotene in the orange and yellow peppers as well.

Vitamin A helps eye sight,(night vision in particular) and vitamin C helps with collagen and building cells as well as keeping back the scurvy lol! Scuvy is such silly word, don't get it!!
Thank you to my son, who shared this really good video on vitamins and their connected functions to the body.
https://youtu.be/PRPSpn-o0w8?si=0vEM4gnvOaxshLb-

Mostly, thank you to Mother Earth for the gift of green edibles, in my garden.

Happy Spring and Happy foraging.

04/15/2026

Thank you Black Forager Nicole, I am not always able just after seeing something to have an immediate input. Here’s my thoughts briefly on this topic, which she eloquently presents in this video. Personally I don’t know that permits are the way to go, because will that curtail, select people who are going overboard for whatever reason, from continuing and still getting a permit. Those who are consciously aware, having to jump a hurdle, alongside those already in place.
I have an issue with lumping everyone to pay for the foolishness of others. The one who does the deed should pay for disrespecting a natural aspect of living, such as being able to have access to food, take care of our immediate environment and each other. https://www.facebook.com/reel/1650509666154500/?mibextid=rS40aB7S9Ucbxw6v

04/06/2026

Happy 🍄‍🟫 Monday…

04/05/2026

I love when you talk the genus names and details, details of identification, to me. 😊Say what!! Plant some! You don’t have to tell me twice!

04/05/2026

I have to say “A lot a lot” of flora goes through my mind before, Spring. But dandelion is still King!

04/03/2026

Hello neighbors and foraging friends,

We invite you to share your thoughts on a neighborhood-centered vision for the vacant lot at Pearl and Spruce Street (the old rail yard/lumber lot).

Sometimes, repeated disappointments can lead to despair, anger, and frustration. However, we heard encouraging ideas and thoughts for the future of the space during our survey walk. Changes often come from small, consistent efforts. Help us with this change and share your vision.

Below is the link to the survey. Thank you for contributing to this effort.

Survey Link - bit.ly/PearlStreetSurvey

Foraging Friends Inc.
And
Bucknell University Place Studies Program

04/01/2026

Noticing the green popping against the browns. The full moon 🌕 pulling nutrients up through the plants. 🌱. A pink full moon this month. Moon photo’s from the southern side of 5th Ward by Melanie. Other photos by K and myself scouting the paths at Shamokin historical cemetery. Thank you for the walks today!

03/29/2026

I am grateful to my eyes today. I saw many buds, my ears heard many birds. I laughed out load today. It was a wonderful day! 🙏🏾

03/28/2026

March Foraging outing are postponed due to the seasonal shifts. I want to try a different approach as well. We’ll reconvene in April.

03/24/2026

Mother Earth is still having babies despite the chills. Also, those of you who received from , tell me about your ? Look at the date on this box, and they are already pinning! How many baby plants can you identify?😍☺️

03/18/2026

Very Cool and fun, Puddin is tall for her age. I enjoyed our visit!

Foraging Friends Inc. says hello to Puddin...!!!

11/21/2025

Enjoying indigenous month; I enjoyed the Wisdom of Lorinda Johns, shared with me by my dear friend Professor Shaunna Barnhart. Thank you 🙏🏾

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