Urban Edibles is a cooperative network of wild food foragers. By creating awareness about what is available in our neighborhoods, we hope to re-establish the connection between people, environment and food.
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disclaimer
Ultimately it is your responsibility to gain a positive identification of the plants listed on this site. Consult multiple resources, beware of "poisonous look-alikes," and be judicious when choosing grounds for harvest as the urban environment is often tainted with chemicals. Remember, the paramount rule of harvesting wild edibles is: "If in doubt, don't!"
July Update
Berries are all over the place! And cherries are ready to fall into your mouth. This week our database hit 400 sources! Laurel harvested a stomach full of raspberries in Mallory Meadows, and Michael went for razor clams and mussels near Yachats, OR. Meanwhile Carly lead an edible plant walk for the Village Building Convergence (see past photos here).
Two events are coming up:
- JULY 5th: Wiki Work Party
We have a new, stronger, sparkly wiki but need help migrating the data from the current one. If you have been wanting to know more about using Wikis or internet tools for your organization, this is your chance! Also a really easy way to help out Urban Edibles if you have been looking for the opportunity.2pm, Location TBA - JULY 12th: New Website Planning Meeting
We have been envisioning a new website for a long while and it’s time to make it happen. This will be a more technical meeting about designing the site architecture and how to incorporate the growing list of cool feature ideas. If you have experience with Python, developing iPhone apps, interaction design, or just have ideas for features, Please Come! I’ll buy you a beer or juice box.2pm, Location TBA - Watch our discussion email list for the locations and other details on these events.
So what’s with all the Location TBA? We have been grateful to City Repair for letting us use their space, but they will be moving and we are again looking for a home. We don’t need much: a place to put a filing cabinet, some books, a box or two, and a place to set up a table when we need it. We also don’t have much, as in no money to spend. We generally meet once a week and have occasional work parties. If you have any ideas or corners to offer, please email teamoregon@urbanedibles.org. Any help is greatly appreciated!
P.S. Check it out: there’s a flickr group for Taraxacum Officinale (a.k.a. dandelions).
scouting your hood
Eucalyptus wonderland!
- Bring a notepad, a buddy, and take it slow.
- Write down the source type and the nearest street address or intersection.
- Include any relevant details including:
- Accessibility: How easy is it to get to? Is it partly in someone's yard?
- How bountiful is the source? Pick conservativly or go all-out?
- The specific variety if known (Braeburn Apple, Malus domestica, "Red/yellowish ones", etc.)
- How does it taste?
Julie and Michael discovered that using a cell phone to record source data works really well! Check these out:
Grapes Get the Flash to hear this.
Walnut Tree Get the Flash to hear this.
Silk Tree Get the Flash to hear this.