Running Bear Camp & Native Medicines

07/02/2025

Freshly harvested sweetgrass braids now available etgrass

06/11/2025

Freshly harvested today and available. Wild cedar, muskeg tea, muskego tips

06/01/2025

Pine needles & mullein tea better than anything the government can provide . Mullein grows everywhere & white pine needles can also be found everywhere , let it boil a few minutes , add honey & your favorite tea bag , you will be feeling better soon !!!

05/03/2025

How to Truly Help Bees: A Beekeeper’s Advice 🐝💛
DO NOT leave out fruit for bees. While it may seem like a kind gesture, fruit left in the sun or shade quickly develops harmful bacteria, which can be dangerous for bees. If they collect contaminated food and bring it back to the hive, it can compromise their stored honey and potentially harm the entire colony.
If you truly want to support bees, the best thing you can do is set up a proper watering station. Simply place a shallow dish of fresh water with small rocks or sticks inside, creating safe landing spots to prevent them from drowning.
For an even greater benefit, add a pinch of pink Himalayan sea salt to the water. This specific type of salt contains essential minerals that bees naturally seek out. These minerals help bees regulate their hive’s internal temperature, maintaining a steady 90°F—a critical factor for honey production and raising their young.
However, please do not feed bees directly—beekeepers strongly discourage this practice. Bees thrive best when they collect their own food from natural sources, which strengthens their immune systems and supports their overall health.
By providing clean, mineral-rich water, you’re offering bees exactly what they need to thrive—in a way that truly benefits them and the environment! 🌍🐝💛

04/23/2025

Stinging Nettle tea is a wonderful laxative . Mix it with other things to improve taste.

04/14/2025

Lots of medicines before harvesting start up.

04/11/2025

Dandelion & Honey Ice Cream 🌼🍯

Ingredients:

For the dandelion infusion:

1 cup dandelion petals (fresh, pesticide-free – only yellow parts, no green bits)

1 cup whole milk

For the ice cream base:

2 cups heavy cream

4 large egg yolks

1/2 cup honey (preferably wildflower or clover honey)

1/4 cup granulated sugar (optional, if you like it sweeter)

1 tsp pure vanilla extract

A pinch of salt

Directions:

Prepare the dandelions: Harvest dandelion flowers from a clean, pesticide-free area. Gently rinse and pat dry. Pull out the yellow petals, discarding all green parts (they’re bitter). You’ll need about 1 cup of loose petals.

Make the infusion: In a small saucepan, warm the milk over low heat until just steaming (don’t boil). Add the dandelion petals and stir. Cover and let steep for 30–60 minutes. The longer you steep, the more floral the flavor. After steeping, strain through a fine mesh sieve and discard the petals. Set infused milk aside.

Make the custard base: In a medium saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, honey, and optional sugar until smooth and pale. Slowly whisk in the dandelion-infused milk and heavy cream.

Cook the custard: Place the saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook the mixture, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon or silicone spatula, until it thickens enough to coat the back of the spoon (about 8–10 minutes). Don’t let it boil or the eggs might scramble!

Finish and chill: Remove from heat. Stir in the vanilla extract and a pinch of salt. Pour the custard through a sieve into a clean bowl to catch any curdled bits. Let it cool to room temperature, then cover and chill in the fridge for at least 4 hours or overnight.

Churn the ice cream: Once chilled, pour the mixture into your ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions (usually 20–25 minutes), until it reaches soft-serve consistency.

Freeze to firm up: Transfer the churned ice cream to a lidded container. Freeze for at least 2–3 hours to firm up before scooping.

Serve and enjoy: Scoop into bowls or cones, and enjoy that sweet, floral, sunshiney flavor. It’s like springtime in a spoon!

⏰ Prep Time: 30 minutes + chilling
🔥 Cooking Time: 10 minutes
⏳ Total Time: 4 hours 40 minutes (including chill and churn time)
⚡ Calories per serving: ~250
🍽️ Serves: 6

03/30/2025

03/07/2025

Sweetgrass Braids available. Message us for details