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023 Eat the world - an intro to wild food foraging w/ Lynn Landes

12/23/19 • 42 min

Sustainability Now - exploring technologies and paradigms to shape a world that works

Rich in free nutritional and medicinal fare, nature serves up a bountiful table as a solution to food insecurity. Learn more in this introductory and informative jaunt into the world of wild food foraging with Philadelphia expert, Lynn Landes.

Starting with the basics, Lynn explains that foraging and plant identification is a multi-sensory experience, engaging sight, touch, taste and smell. She cautions careful introduction of new wild foods and teaches us how to test before we ingest, in order to avoid adverse reactions.

You’ll learn about mulberries, plantains, mugwort and more. You’ll also gain a new appreciation for the generosity of our precious mother earth. Lynn has provided an extensive list of resources to inspire your foraging future and welcome you into a deepening and nourishing relationship with our planet. Enjoy and eat hearty!

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Ideas such as:

Money makes things better
More is better
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Life is about competition

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We can start by cutting back rather than cutting out.
Change your bank and credit card to banks that are conscientious about who they are loaning to
Research the companies you buy from
Invest in socially responsible funds
Generate less emissions: cut back on flights and do more carpooling
Eat more plant-based foods
Create healthy soils: compost
Talk about the things that matter, spread the message
Spend time in and cultivate a direct relationship with nature

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