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New Zines on Herbalism and Direct Action

November 28, 2013

wolf_hunt_sabotageWe’ve added a few new zines to our distro catalog. For the most part, they are zines that we have been tabling with over the past few months but have forgotten to add to the website. They include: Earth First! Wolf Hunt Sabotage…

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Local Wild Plant Profile: Crabapple

November 22, 2013

Crabapples are different from other wild apples in that they are significantly smaller and may appear at first glance to look more like berries than apples. They are bushy, medium-sized trees that grow to a maximum of 15 to 30 feet. There are…

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Local Wild Plant Profile: Blue Violet

November 22, 2013

Blue Violet (Viola papilionacea) is a common early spring and summer flower that can be found throughout the Grand Rapids and greater Michigan areas. The flowers and leaves are edible and can be used in a variety of different ways. Violets can be…

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Local Wild Plant Profile: Chicken-of-the-Woods

November 22, 2013

Chicken-of-the-Woods (Polyporous sulphureus)—also known as “Sulphur Shelf”—is a great mushroom for beginners. It has a great flavor and texture, can be used in a wide range of recipes, and is relatively easy-to-find because of its bold color and…

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Local Wild Plant Profile: Dandelion

November 22, 2013

Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale)—while perhaps most well-known as a weed—is also a very nutritious wild plant that is found across Michigan. Most parts of the plant can be eaten. Moreover, the plant is highly nutritious. Dandelion greens contain…

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