If you think that foraging is something that can only be done in the summer months (think berries, mushrooms, plants, etc.), you are missing out on a great opportunity to get out in the bush during the winter. Strap on some snowshoes, throw on a backpack and get out in the forest!
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Foraging for pine resin is an activity that is best suited for the colder temperatures of winter. The resin, which builds on the surface the tree, is basically the tree’s response to an injury. When collecting the resin, be aware of this. Don’t scrape or cut into the tree further and instead pick off chunks of resin that are built up on top of one another, or perhaps even from fallen branches. If you have ever accidentally stuck your hand in pine resin, you will be aware of how sticky it is; I have a jar dedicated solely to resin so I am not cleaning it off of other containers. This resin can then be used for making salves.
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Unless you have received a large dump of snow, juniper should also be relatively easy to forage for in the winter. The juniper berries, which are deep blue/purplish when ripe, can be collected and ground up to be added into a salty body scrub.
Chaga, the ever-popular fungus that can be found growing on birch trees, is at its prime during the winter months. Because chaga is sensitive to overharvesting, take only what you need. A small handsaw will make removing a small piece off the tree easy, without hacking and cutting into it further. A hot cup of ground chaga in the morning is a nice change from your normal coffee or tea routine.
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As with any foraging, you want to be aware of how your actions impact the ecosystem you are part of. Some ways you can minimize your impact: take only what you need, harvest from multiple plants rather than stripping one clean and if you aren’t sure on a plant ID, leave it behind. You can always come back for it later. A great plant identification or foraging book is a useful tool to use for reference.