Foraging Ground Cloth

• Lists the most common plants/fungus of North America, including their common and scientific names
• Indicates the field uses of all 12 plants/fungus using part indicator icons on each plant illustration
• Includes the ”5 Steps of Identifying Edible Plants” by Samuel Thayer and ”Rules and Ethics of Foraging” by Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen

USES

• Dry sitting/kneeling pad
• Clean work surface
• Kindling/Firewood bundle carrier
• Foraging Pouch
• Meditation Mat
• Hobo Bindle
• Signaling Device

SPECS

• Made from our actual Foraging Bandana
• Water-resistant 10 oz waxed Army Duck cotton canvas
• Heavy duty brass grommets in each corner
• Herringbone grosgrain ribbon along border
• Measures 21" x 21"
• Cut, sewn, and grommeted in Colorado, USA
• Heirloom quality that will character-wear with use

This design is by Wazoo Survival Gear LLC in cooperation with Dr. Mark “Merriwether” Vorderbruggen and Dr. Nicole Apelian.

We worked with these experts to choose plants based on the following criteria:

• Abundance in the USA

• Ease of Identification

• Few or no poisonous look-alikes

• Ability to represent on a bandana

• Ease to process into its usable form  

Mark "Merriwether" Vorderbruggen

Ph.D. chemist by day, rogue naturalist by night/weekends. Mark has become one of the most experienced foraging experts in North America. He's the creator of www.foragingtexas.com which is probably the most useful foraging resource available... and it's FREE!

Dr. Nicole Apelian

Dr. Nicole Apelian is a scientist, mother, educator, researcher, expeditionary leader, safari guide, herbalist and traditional skills instructor. A leader in the field of transformative nature education, Nicole is excited to share her knowledge and expertise of nature connection, indigenous knowledge, natural wellness and survival skills with the world. Learn more at NicoleApelian.com

Illustrations of Burdock, Nettle and Prickly Pear Cactus copyright: Foraging and Feasting: A Field Guide and Wild Food Cookbook. Made and printed in the USA!

The plant representations and denoted characteristics featured on this bandana are in no way intended to be a source of proper identification, use, or processing of plants. 

Wazoo Survival Gear LLC and all other mentioned parties are not responsible for any harm resulting from the act of harvesting or attempting to forage plants.