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edible weeds edible wild plants index Brought to you by www.herbvideos.com and these books and DVds. CLICK PHOTOS TO READ REVIEWS AND DESCRIPTIONS OF THE ABOVE DVDs. Environment Wetlands Yard/Meadow/Prairie Eastern woods Western woods Mountains Desert/Prairie Seashore The Seasons Winter Spring Summer Fall Food type Nuts, Bark, Roots, Leaves Berries/Fruit Wetlands Wild Foods Found Around Water Cattails (Typha latifolia L.; Typha angustifolia L.; Typha domingensis Pers.) Typhaceae (Photo) We can find many useful plants near the water like cattails. Food Preparation: Cattails are a versatile food stuff. About mid June the male flowering head of the cattail located above the female flower spike may be stripped into a plastic bag. Here's a recipe. Medicinal: chopped roots of cattail have been applied to burns and minor cuts. Watercress (Nasturtium officinale R. Cruciferae (Photo) Collect watercress from a clean water source, a high land stream or a free flowing spring. (More Recipes) Duckweed (Lemna spp.) Lemnaceae Poaceae (Photo)

10 Outdoor Gear Essentials Every man has a different idea of what constitutes a “necessity” when venturing out into the wilderness. For one man, a fire source and a good blade may be all that is required, while for the next, GPS and a full outdoor kitchen setup might be considered indispensable. While experienced hikers, climbers, and other adventurous sorts most likely have their packing list down to a science, those who are just beginning to branch out into the wilderness can certainly benefit from a standard, universal checklist. The Ten Essentials and the Ten Essentials (Systems Approach) Originally published by The Mountaineers (a Seattle-based outdoor recreation group) in the 1930s, the Ten Essentials is a list of necessities that every hiker, climber, camper, and adventurer should have on hand while in the wilds. MapCompassSunglasses and sunscreenExtra food and waterExtra clothesHeadlamp/flashlightFirst aid kitFire starterMatchesKnife Fire: There are a lot of options when it comes to fire. Sources:

8 Common Mistakes of Wilderness Survival 1. No Shelter This is a two fold mistake that will cost you your life in a Wilderness Survival Situation. fold of this mistake is not having a proper shelter with you, the second fold is not having the knowledge to build a shelter from nature’s tools which are all around you. 2. People who venture into the Wilderness without a map, compass, and GPS are flirting with disaster. Anyone who has spent time in the woods knows that within seconds even the best woodsman can get turned around in thick trees and bushes and begin to walk the wrong way. 3. “Be Prepared” is the motto of the Boy Scouts, unfortunately most people who find themselves in a Wilderness Survival situation have very poor knowledge on how to survival and are usually totally unprepared. 4. Most Wilderness Survival situations start off very innocent; like a fishing trip with friends, a day hike on a familiar trail, or a planned father & son hunting trip. 5. As a rule you should always dress one layer warmer than you need. 6. 7.

untitled Don’t eat less—eat smarter. Try these ridiculously easy food trade-offs to banish your gut for good By: Emily G. W. Photo Credit: Thinkstock food swaps intro You can beat belly fat on a full stomach—as long as you choose the right foods. Eat your way to a six-pack. Rolled Oats or Bran Cereal for Breadcrumbs You traded Wonder Bread for wheat and nixed white rice in favor of brown, but there are plenty of other, less obvious, swaps you can make to increase your intake of whole grains. Bing: Burn belly fat! Avocado for Butter This may sound a little adventurous, but you won’t taste the difference: Switch out half of the butter in a cookie recipe for mashed avocado. Cauliflower for Rice Cauliflower is the low-carb dieter’s go-to food. Learn the secret to eating carbs without gaining weight. Spinach for Iceberg Lettuce When it comes to weight loss, any kind of vegetable gets the green light, but if you really want to ditch that spare tire, choose dark leafy greens over iceberg lettuce.

Winter Camping Winter conditions can exist at any time of the year! Why do I winter camp? For me it’s a natural extension of my snowshoeing day trips. What are the benefits of winter camping? While we spend a majority of our time worrying about being safe from the elements, we sometimes forget what the benefits are to winter camping. You can camp almost anywhere. My History? I have been backpacking ever since I was twelve years old but did not seriously get back into it until eleven years ago. “It’s all about layering” Clothing There are two different classes of clothing necessary to be outfitted with for winter camping; trail clothing and camp clothing. Sleeping Bag In order to stretch your three-season sleeping bag into winter, you are going to need to “layer” it. Inexpensive fleece liners can be purchased in many local outdoor stores. If you are planning a multi-day trip or using a snow shelter, you will want to consider a bag cover or a bivy. Double up on your sleeping pads. Shelter Kitchen Misc. Boots

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