Dining on nature’s bounty sounds romantic –– and also dangerous. Experts share how to avoid lethal mushrooms and other deadly risks.

The California Department of Public Health is warning the public against foraging for wild mushrooms because of an unusual ...

There are more than 400,000 species of plants on Earth and at least half are suitable for human consumption—yet you’ll only find a small portion at the grocery store. That’s part of the reason why Sam ...

Mushroom hunting is increasingly popular. A new wave of foraging groups by and for people of color could also help close the ...

According to conservation educator Ginger Miller with the Missouri Department of Conservation, foraging is good for the environment, good for people, and good for wildlife. “When we can work with ...

Since September 9, environmentalist Rob Greenfield has only been eating what he’s foraged On Sunday afternoon, Rob Greenfield felt like having a snack. However, instead of grabbing chips or a sandwich ...

Urban foraging connects city dwellers with their native environments in a practical (and tasty) approach to diversifying diets. Credit: ian moore Moving forward requires focus. Mashable's Social Good ...

PORTSMOUTH, N.H. (AP) — Standing barefoot in a grassy patch of dandelions, Iris Phoebe Weaver excitedly begins listing the many ways the modest plant can be used medicinally and in cooking. “I just ...

The North Texas Mycological Association leads guided mushroom foraging trips most months, helping to expand people's ...

Foraging gives people access to unusual foods as well as the experience of harvesting them directly from nature. But could it be doing more harm than good? On an unseasonably warm April evening, I ...

The state poison control system has identified 21 cases of amatoxin poisoning, likely caused by death cap mushrooms.

This comic, illustrated by LA Johnson, is inspired by an interview from TED Radio Hour's episode The Food Connection. For forager Alexis Nikole Nelson, who has a very popular TikTok (@alexisnikole) ...