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Spring is arriving all across Alaska, and we are itching to stretch our sleepy winter bodies toward the sun and take to Alaska’s wild, beautiful, and bountiful forests, meadows, and coastline to witness the magic of the changing season for ourselves. Early spring brings fresh new green growth, and a perfect opportunity to forage wild spring greens and edible plants as they emerge from...

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The arrival of spring is a refreshing welcome sight, and it has our boots – and our spirits – itching to get out and wander around the woods to see which familiar green friends are making their seasonal debut. We’re ready to step into foraging season! This week I’m sharing three of my favorite wild spring edibles to forage in southeast Alaska.