Natural Disasters in Vermont: What Is the Risk?
Over 645,000 people live in Vermont. Many of these people have experienced natural disasters in the state firsthand or had to evacuate because...
How to Harvest Your Own Pine Nuts in the Wild
Pine nuts are one of my favorite wild edibles; they are surprisingly abundant and easily recognizable.
Where Do Pine Nuts Come from?
It should...
The 11 Most Essential Survival Tools (And Why You Need Them)
Survival situations can be complex, but your toolkit doesn’t have to be. While there are hundreds of different survival tools, most are not...
Witches’ Butter Identification Guide and Common Look-Alikes
Witches’ butter is one of these alluring beauties, calling to foragers with a siren’s song of sticky flesh and gelatinous creases. Who could...
The Best Bushcraft Backpack For Wilderness Adventures
Bushcraft backpacks are designed to be robust and hard-wearing, with space for all your essential survival kit.
They’re typically more heavy-duty than hiking or...
What Are the Signs of Botulism in Canned Food?
Botulism is a word that often sends people running to the hills in fear — so much so that many people steer clear...
Perilla Mint: Identification and Foraging Guide
Love eating weeds?
Add perilla to the list!
This cheeky member of the mint family is grown as a culinary and medicinal herb across Asia....
How to Pickle Mushrooms at Home
Foragers tend to get bummed out when cold weather hits. We want to be full of holiday cheer, but frozen ground means mushroom...
Types of First Aid Kit and What They’re Good For
First aid kits are one of those things you only think about when you truly need one. In those situations, a first aid...
The Best Survival Knife for Every Scenario
The best survival knife is one that can complete a desired task without breaking. It holds up under pressure and can withstand heavy...
