Foraging Friends Inc.

04/03/2026

Hello neighbors and foraging friends,

We invite you to share your thoughts on a neighborhood-centered vision for the vacant lot at Pearl and Spruce Street (the old rail yard/lumber lot).

Sometimes, repeated disappointments can lead to despair, anger, and frustration. However, we heard encouraging ideas and thoughts for the future of the space during our survey walk. Changes often come from small, consistent efforts. Help us with this change and share your vision.

Below is the link to the survey. Thank you for contributing to this effort.

Survey Link - bit.ly/PearlStreetSurvey

Foraging Friends Inc.
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Bucknell University Place Studies Program

04/01/2026

Noticing the green popping against the browns. The full moon 🌕 pulling nutrients up through the plants. 🌱. A pink full moon this month. Moon photo’s from the southern side of 5th Ward by Melanie. Other photos by K and myself scouting the paths at Shamokin historical cemetery. Thank you for the walks today!

03/29/2026

I am grateful to my eyes today. I saw many buds, my ears heard many birds. I laughed out load today. It was a wonderful day! 🙏🏾

03/28/2026

March Foraging outing are postponed due to the seasonal shifts. I want to try a different approach as well. We’ll reconvene in April.

03/24/2026

Mother Earth is still having babies despite the chills. Also, those of you who received from , tell me about your ? Look at the date on this box, and they are already pinning! How many baby plants can you identify?😍☺️

03/18/2026

Very Cool and fun, Puddin is tall for her age. I enjoyed our visit!

Foraging Friends Inc. says hello to Puddin...!!!

03/09/2026

It’s mushroom Monday! Who’s excited for Spring mushrooms?
Comment below…what’s your experience or favorite foraged mushroom?
Here are some highlights from the weekend with Foraging Friends. Name that tree if you can, ok I’ll give you a hint. lol!

03/06/2026

Hello foraging friends, here is a look at the weather. No rain until tomorrow evening. It looks like it will be somewhat cool until we plan our walk around 10:45 am tomorrow.
Dress accordingly with your favorite walking shoes mostly flat areas to trek.
Please fill out the registration on the event page, before hand if you can, to expedite the walk once you arrive.

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If you have a small notebook and pencil would be good as you will want to stop and take note of what you find, where and any other details.

The address is 100 S. Pearl St.
If you're running late no worries I'll hang out at the meeting site for 15 min. around the area before we move on to other spots.

See you soon!

03/02/2026

Hello Foraging Friends,
I hope you all had a really fabulous weekend! Is everyone eager and enthusiastic to get their hands dirty in the soil? Do you remember as kids, when we would have races, to the end of the block or whatever? Well, we are in the get ready, get set phase!
Run well and with care this year friends!
On that note, I want to extend, Many thanks to Tierra Sagrada team, 🤗 for having the event with Elyse Jurgen...More of this community connection! 👏👏👏

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03/01/2026

Spring!! Foraging Friends is coming to your door in the fifth ward! What to do with Pearl and Spruce? Let your voice be heard!

02/17/2026

Hello Foraging Friends,
Almost 3 years ago we began Foraging Friend. I have had the privilege of meeting and consulting with numerous groups on and off-line.
I had no idea, but I am delighted to know that so many people are interested in knowing, where their food comes from? Some want to have sovereignty over what food they are willing to eat to sustain a healthier lifestyle and are willing to forage, prep and share their knowledge with others.
I am humbled that Foraging Friends has grown from me to we!
So Far Foraging Friends has…
Hosted 15 workshops
35 forages
And a handful consultation and events by invitations from other organizations and groups that love nature and foraging.
I look forward to Foraging this year. hopefully with more people year after year. Thank you for being here and foraging in ways that make foraging a fun and sustainable practice.

🤗🌲🌳🪾🪵

11/21/2025

Enjoying indigenous month; I enjoyed the Wisdom of Lorinda Johns, shared with me by my dear friend Professor Shaunna Barnhart. Thank you 🙏🏾

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