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The Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles is the winner of the Nature Guidebook category of the 2017 US National Outdoor Book Awards. Ever seen a tasty-looking plant or mushroom in a yard or forest but weren't sure if it would taste good, or even be edible? In The Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles, renowned forager Mike Krebill profiles 40 widely-found edible wild plants and mushrooms of North America, in a guide small enough to fit right in a pocket. The author offers clear color photos and positive-ID tips for each plant, along with lip-smacking recipes and engaging projects and activities for all skill levels. The Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles will help foragers locate, identify and safely enjoy wild edibles – with the added satisfaction of knowing exactly where their food came from.
Mike Krebill is an award-winning life science teacher (retired after 35 years). He has been active in Scouting at every level, from Eagle Scout to Scoutmaster to leadership at the District and Council levels, and is the recipient of multiple awards for outstanding service – 50 years as an edible wild plants educator. Considered by many to be one of the best foragers living today, he is a sought-after speaker at foraging events across the U.S. and is very active on social media foraging sites. He has been a featured presenter at the Wild Food Summit for eight years in a row and was botanical technical editor for nine recent books on foraging (including Sam Thayer's Nature's Garden and Leda Meredith's The Forager's Feast).
"Mike Krebill has had 50 years of experience researching, working with, and teaching about edible wild plants. He has guided thousands of students over the years. His enthusiasm and dedication have given him both the expertise and wisdom to provide valuable content and insight to everyone with whom he shares his knowledge."
– John Kallas, Ph.D., Director, Wild Food Adventures
"With precision, humor and enthusiasm, Mike Krebill walks us though his favorite edible plants and mushroom. Mike is a lifelong teacher; his years of experience, both in the classroom and in the field, make this book a joy to read."
– Ellen Zachos, author of Backyard Foraging
"Scouts and outdoor enthusiasts will find this well thought out guide indispensable as they search for the tastiest of wild edibles in their local fields and woods. The Scout's Guide is a must-read for the new and experienced forager alike."
– J.T. Dabbs, III, Scout Executive, Greater Alabama Council; author of Southeastern Edibles
"This is a great book to introduce Scouts or anyone else to foraging. It covers some of the most common, widespread edible plants and mushrooms in a clear, concise manner, with photos that are as instructive as the text. I wish I had this one back when I began to learn foraging myself!"
– "Wildman" Steve Brill, author of The Wild Vegan Cookbook
"As a previous Girl Scout professional staff person and Trainer, I know The Scout's Guide will be a fantastic resource for leaders, camp staff and girls. Mike's style, developed as a Middle School science teacher, nature center director and Boy Scout leader is well suited to making the material clear, succinct and interesting for all ages."
– Lynn Pace, former Girl Scout District Executive
"With more than five decades of experience teaching wild edibles to youth, there is no person better qualified than Mike Krebill to write this book. The Scout's Guide to Wild Edibles is a thoughtful selection of some of the best and most common wild plants and mushrooms – with fantastic photography, accurate and concise instructions, and simple, well-tested recipes. Perfect for beginning foragers of all ages."
– Sam Thayer, author of Nature's Garden and The Forager's Harvest
