P.E.I.’s spring vegetation presents opportunity for foragers, says biologist [Video]

Springtime is a great time of year to forage for local plants and vegetation, says Kate MacQuarrie, a naturalist and biologist on Prince Edward Island. 

“Everything is starting to emerge, and all that fresh growth is so delicious and nutritious,” said MacQuarrie. 

“There are some things that we can only find this time of year, and so much is coming on tap that all my spare time is spent eating wild.” 

Foraging has grown in popularity in recent years, MacQuarrie said, noting that interest has been especially high since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Political uncertainty and movements that support eating local ingredients have also gotten more people interested in foraging, she said. 

MacQuarrie said that about 1,000 people participated in her workshops and field courses last year, which provide education about foraging. 

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