Ecoregion
Upper Midwest Hardwood Forests Foraging Calendar
Southern Minnesota and Wisconsin hardwoods, including the rugged unglaciated Driftless Area. Ramps, morels, wild ginger, pawpaws, and autumn mushrooms thrive in oak-hickory and maple-basswood forest.
79 edible species recorded here
Peak and shoulder ratings are rough guidance, not a schedule. Microclimate, elevation, and the year's weather can shift any species by weeks.
These pages are educational reference only. Never use them as your sole basis for deciding whether something is safe to eat. Always cross-reference a field guide, take a class, or go out with an experienced forager before harvesting anything.
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57 species at peak or shoulder in September
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