Fearless Foraging In the Rocky Mountains: Rapidly Identify the Most Common Edible Wild Mushrooms In The Mountain States and Safely Distinguish Them From Toxic and Inedible Fungi

Book Synopsis: How to quickly become a confident mushroom forager without fear of misidentifying poisonous lookalikes! Have you dreamt about becoming more self-sufficient and sourcing your own fresh, local ingredients? Do you want to start sustainably foraging so you can become healthier and happier? Have you thought about harvesting wild mushrooms but afraid you won’t be able to tell the edible and poisonous species apart? Then this book is for you! Save money and enjoy the delicacies that nature has to offer. Mushroom hunting is easier than you think, and less dangerous than everyone assumes. Wild plant foraging is increasing in popularity with celebrity chefs and small cafes jumping on the bandwagon and using locally foraged produce in their food. There are so many benefits of foraging to your health (physical and mental) and even the environment! In Fearless Foraging in the Rocky Mountains, you’ll discover: Over 40 species of mushroom you can harvest all year round Complimentary access to the mobile-friendly Digital Field Guide that includes high-resolution photos and descriptions of all edible mushrooms and any toxic lookalikes so you don't have to worry about misidentifying species How to correctly create (and use) spore prints to help you figure out what's what An annual mushroom calendar so you can keep track of the mushrooms by season and make the most of each foraging season Detailed descriptions of the anatomical properties of fungi - gain the essential knowledge you need to correctly identify species Tips on sustainable foraging - and ways to increase the natural mushroom count for next time you visit! And much more! Foraging is a tradition upheld for centuries by indigenous people who used ancient, respectful principles to live off the land. Connect with that history by embracing the artful skills and knowledge to confidently collect food for your meals. Even if you're still worried about toxic mushrooms, let this guide reassure you. Included are incredibly high-level descriptions and details to use so you don't get it wrong. NOTE: To keep it economically prices, our paperback version is printed in black and white. Premium color is available in our hardcover version. Both will provide the quality necessary to identify wild mushrooms and plants and both come with access to the full color, high-resolution Digital Field Guide. If you want to learn the skillful art of foraging mushrooms and enjoy nature's nutritious bounties then scroll up and click the “Add to Cart” button now.