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Celebrating Wild Food, Wild Medicine, and Wild Idea’s in the Salish Sea Bioregion
Cauliflower Mushroom
Cauliflower Mushroom is a choice edible mushroom that grows in the fall. It typically grows solus in the forest and can become quite large!
Turkish Towel
Turkish Towel is a rough intertidal seaweed that is wonderful to use on the skin. It can also be used as an alternative to gelatin.
Yellow Foot / Winter Chantrelle
Yellow Foot, or Winter Chantrelle, is a delicious late fall and winter mushroom, sister to the usual Chanterelle you think of.
Hedgehog Mushroom / Bellybutton Hedgehog
Hedgehog mushrooms are a delicious late fall and winter mushroom to enjoy.
Lion’s Mane
Lion’s Mane is a highly sought-after and choice mushroom not only for eating, but for its health benefits. Studies have linked Lion’s Mane to cognitive health, nerve regeneration, and much more.
West Coast Reishi / Varnish Conk
West Coast Reishi / Vanish Conk is a highly medicinal mushroom with a striking shine on its cap. It makes a good tea or tincture that has many benefits!
Lobster Mushroom
Lobster mushroom is a unique and beautiful early-season mushroom to enjoy.
Bear’s Head
Bear’s Head is a mesmerizingly beautiful and choice mushroom of the Pacific Northwest.
Chicken of the Woods
Chicken of the Woods is a brightly coloured shelf mushroom with a long growing season and a meaty texture to eat.
Feed the People: A Tradition of Learning, Community, and Food Sovereignty
Feed the People workshop on Galiano November 2025.