Part 6 of the 10 Part Wilderness Survival Series

This hiking course is designed and taught by the Panther Creek Survival and Life Skills to introduce students to some wild edibles found in Central Illinois and throughout the Midwest. This course will cover an array of local wildlife plant species that are edible and some that are medicinal. Learn how these plants can be harvested, prepared, their reported medicinal qualities and how they might have been used in traditional medicine. Discussions will include the many uses for Common Plantain, Mullen, and Henbit and how Mustard-Garlic can spice up your best hamburger.  A batch of Dandelion tea will be made as we discuss the many uses for Dandelions. Other foraging topics covered:

-Laws and legal considerations that govern foraging
-The Universal Edibility Test for survival
-Wild edible plants that are common
-Availability depends on the seasons
-Where to find and when to harvest
-What to avoid in wild edibles
-Common lookalikes
-How to ensure positive identification
-Much more

Location: Parkside Pavilion on the West Side of Wildlife Prairie Park
Hike Rating: Easy
Price: $36 for WPP Members; $40 for non-members
Participants Can Bring: A small, flat basket or paper sack for collecting materials.

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