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Where I live in Minneapolis, Minnesota, winter is generally a cold and quiet time of year. Birds fly south, animals hibernate, and plants go dormant during this challenging season. However, don’t let that fool you into thinking that winter is lifeless! There is still vitality to this season, for those who care to look! And there is still an array of wild foods to harvest.

Below is a list of five types of foods that can be foraged in the winter. I’ve opted to describe broad groupings rather than focus on individual species, just to show the diversity of winter foods. As such, this list is meant more for inspiration than to provide technical details. However, the links in each category offer more information for those wishing to dive deeper!

I hope that this article spurred your excitement for winter foraging! The season is so much more fun with enjoyable outdoor activities. Give it a try if you haven’t yet! And if you already are a winter forager, please let me know what you harvest during this time of year. Are there any favorites of yours that I missed? Let me know in the comments below!

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