With more people going outside to get away from the stress we’re currently experiencing, we figured it was a great time to highlight plants that you really want to avoid while enjoying your favorite outdoor activities. Enjoy!

Field Guides for identifying plants:

Petersen Field Guide for Edible Wild Plants
Edible Wild Plants: Wild Foods From Dirt to Plate

Wetlands are a vital component of ecosystems and protected and protected at the federal and state levels.  When building a pond, landowners must first understand the value of wetlands and why the disturbance of this resource must be avoided.  Join us as we discuss the value of wetlands and the proper steps to take before constructing a pond.

Check out this great article from Penn State focusing on pond water quality.

Image by Tomasz Proszek from Pixabay ​

https://sciencing.com/hunting-morel-mushrooms-pennsylvania-6740319.html
https://www.agriculture.pa.gov/consumer_protection/FoodSafety/Eggs-Fruit-Vegetables/Documents/Guidance%20for%20Wild%20Mushroom%20Harvesters%20in%20PA.pdf
https://legacylandandwildlife.com/fall-mushroom-hunting-in-pennsylvania-john-royer-leatherwood-outdoors/
https://wpamushroomclub.org/wpmc-recipes/page/2/
https://wpamushroomclub.org/education/mushroom-quiz/

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