As we’ve seen in Parts 1 and 2, PEI’s salt marshes are important both ecologically and historically. In this last part, let’s look at...

In Part 1, we looked at the important ecological roles of PEI’s salt marshes. Today, we explore their considerable cultural and...

PEI salt marshes are so environmentally and culturally important that I’ve divided my info into three posts. Today we have an...

For me, the start of December on PEI means it’s time to collect Chaga (Inonotus obliquus). Despite some popular myths, there’s no...

There is no doubt that the pictures from across PEI following Hurricane Fiona were heartbreaking. Iconic trees and local landmarks were...

Fall 2022 on PEI saw an amazing crop of mushrooms including edible and delicious Puffballs (Calvatia spp.) popping up in places I’ve...

There are some wild PEI plants that never make it to my kitchen. Not because I never find enough of them, but because they’re so darn...

There’s a spot on my land in Central PEI where I used to collect Shaggy Manes (Coprinus comatus), but haven’t found any there for many...

What PEI creature looks like a fungus, has cells like a plant, behaves like an animal, and has relatives that inspired the creation of at...

It’s the time of year when some Islanders are collecting natural greenery, sticks, and berries for seasonal decorations. Today’s PEI...