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Article created by: Indrė Lukošiūtė

The practice of collecting wild edible plants and mushrooms has been around for centuries, with people in many parts of the world relying on them for sustenance.

But foraging is back in fashion with more and more people opting for sustainable food sources and ways to connect with nature. From forests and meadows to suburban yards and urban parks, with the right knowledge and skills, foraging can be done virtually anywhere.

So let's have a look at what people found while out foraging and captured in these pictures. Thanks to these three communities on Reddit (this, this, and this one) where foragers shared their treasure, we now have an amazing collection to look at!

Psst! After you are done with this post, make sure to check out our previous article with more incredible foraged goods.

This post may include affiliate links.

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The Amethyst Mushroom Is Like A Galaxy!

Close-up images of rare iridescent wild fungi showcasing amazing free goods found in nature shared by people.

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    Oh Hai

    Large mushroom with a smiley face pattern growing on a tree trunk, an amazing free good found in the wild.

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    Amanita Muscaria, Germany

    Snail perched on a red mushroom reaching for a wild strawberry, showcasing amazing free goods found in nature.

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    An Interesting Shape Of A Mushroom That I Found

    Red and white spotted mushroom with a bite taken out, found as an amazing free good in the wild among grass and pine cones.

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    #5

    My Dad Sent Me This Pic Of Him Hanging Out In A Fairy Ring, Thought You All Would Enjoy

    Person lying on grass surrounded by a circle of large wild mushrooms, an amazing free goods find outdoors.

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    #6

    Have You Ever Seen A More Geometrically-Perfect Chanterelle?

    Close-up of an orange mushroom found in the wild, an example of amazing free goods discovered outdoors.

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    Blue-Head

    Macro photo of a rare mushroom covered in water droplets, an amazing free good found in the wild.

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    Mother Nature At Her Best

    Hand holding vibrant purple mushrooms found as amazing free goods in the wild among fallen autumn leaves outdoors.

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    #9

    Basket Of Goodies! (Harvested In Eastern Canada In Autumn)

    Basket filled with amazing free goods found in the wild including mushrooms, berries, and various colorful wildflowers.

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    #10

    I Just Made Tea With Rosemary Flowers! Does It Count As Foraging? I Can’t Go Far Because I’m Disabled

    Tea infuser with purple dried flowers inside, showcasing amazing free goods found in the wild.

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    #11

    Here's Some Beautiful Wild Shroomies! Location: Kerala, India

    Cluster of small mushrooms growing densely in the wild, showcasing amazing free goods found in nature.

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    #12

    Teeny Tiny! One Of My Fb Friends Discovered This And Took The Pic

    Close-up of small mushrooms and moss found in the wild, showcasing amazing free goods discovered outdoors.

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    #13

    This... Bothers Me In So Many Levels

    Close-up of a person holding a branch with an unusual free goods fungus found in the wild, showcasing natural discovery.

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    Amanita Muscaria

    Bright red mushrooms growing in a green forest with trees and fallen yellow leaves, illustrating amazing free goods in the wild.

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    #15

    One Of The Most Photogenic Toadstools I Have Ever Come Across

    Vibrant red mushroom with white spots found in the wild among autumn leaves as an amazing free good discovery.

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    #16

    Monster Porcini. Not Even That Wormy… I Dried Almost All Of It!

    Person in forest holding an enormous wild mushroom, an amazing free good found in nature to share.

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    #17

    Friend Just Sent Me This, What Shall We Assume It Is?

    Moss resembling a sweater draped over a fallen log in the forest, an amazing free good found in the wild.

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    #18

    An Army Of Little Fellas Finding A Way In The City

    Clusters of mushrooms growing in patterns on brick pavement, an amazing free good found in the wild to share.

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    #19

    Felt Compelled To Post My Favorite Photo I’ve Ever Taken, Id On The Fungi Appreciated :) I Think My App Called Them Fairy Parachutes

    Yellow snail on a stick covered with delicate white mushrooms found in the wild, showcasing amazing free goods nature offers.

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    #20

    The Rarest Mushroom I've Found So Far, Gliophorus Reginae

    Rare purple and yellow wild mushroom found growing in green grass, an amazing free good discovered in nature.

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    #21

    Cobalt Crust Fungus(Terana Caerulea)

    Branch covered in vibrant blue fungus found in the wild, an amazing free good discovered and shared by a passerby

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    #22

    Found Growing On Cedar Planks. Palm Beach Florida. Thought Someone Might Appreciate These Little Guys

    Tiny yellow mushrooms growing on weathered wood, an amazing free good found in the wild and shared by people.

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    #23

    Found A 33lb Lion's Mane Today (Tn, USA)

    Person smiling and hugging a large wild mushroom found as an amazing free good on a tree outdoors.

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    #24

    Didn’t Know Mushrooms Grew On Pine

    Gloved hand holding a pine cone with small mushrooms and moss growing on it found in the wild as free goods.

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    #25

    May The Spores Be With You

    Worn Star Wars book with mushrooms growing from it, an amazing free good found in the wild and shared by people.

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    #26

    Just Spotted So Many Beautiful Amethyst Deceivers

    Purple mushroom growing among dry leaves and twigs, an amazing free good found in the wild nature.

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    Imagine Being The Size Of A Flea And Taking A Stroll Down There

    Close-up of green moss and small plants growing in between brown rocks, showcasing amazing free goods found in the wild.

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    Mushroom Grown In A Petri Bowl On Agar. We Normally Only See The Fruit Of The Mushroom And Not The Actual Essential ”body” Part

    Petri dish with mushroom mycelium spreading in intricate patterns, an amazing free natural find in the wild.

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    #29

    I Dried Out Mushrooms And Plants I Collected And Cast Them In Resin

    Clear resin paperweight encapsulating mushrooms and flowers, a unique example of amazing free goods found in the wild.

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    #30

    California Newts Loving This Rotting Fungus. What Is It?

    Two small salamanders resting on large wild mushrooms, showcasing amazing free goods found in nature.

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    #31

    This Shii-Take Growing Log I Got From Work For Christmas Can Be Harvested 3-4 Times A Year For The Next 4-5 Years!

    Hand holding a tag explaining shii-take mushroom log found as free goods in the wild with rope tied around the log.

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    #32

    My Local Pizzeria Has A Deal Where They’ll Let You Add Items You Bring. Behold, The Matsutake Chanterelle Hedgehog Pizza

    Pizza topped with mushrooms in an open box, one of the amazing free goods found in the wild and shared online

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    #33

    My Cotw That I Found This Year And The Yummy Meals I Made With It

    Bright orange wild mushrooms growing on a fallen log with cooked dishes featuring foraged ingredients in a kitchen setting

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    #34

    I Made Acorn Flour From The White Oak Acorns In My Yard. Then I Made Cookies

    Collection of free goods found in the wild including acorns, acorn flour, and hand-shaped acorn cookies.

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    #35

    Amazing Place For This Mushroom To Grow

    Mushroom growing on top of a tree stump surrounded by lush green trees, an amazing free good found in the wild.

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    Mushroom At The Beach

    Small mushroom hidden in sand near dry grass, an amazing free good found in the wild on a sunny day.

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    #37

    A Wee Bit More Than I Bargained For 😊

    Several garter snakes resting on tree branches with wild mushrooms growing in a lush forest setting.

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    Shaggy Inkcap (Coprinus Comatus) Erupting From The Asphalt

    C*****d asphalt mound reveals hidden mushrooms growing beneath, showcasing an amazing free goods find in the wild roadside.

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    Morel’s In Central Los Angeles! After All Our Rain These Popped Up In My Back Yard Where A Compost Pile Used To Be

    Cluster of wild morel mushrooms found as amazing free goods in nature next to a measuring ruler on the ground.

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    I Found These Little Guys With A Snail On Top Of Them Today

    Slug crawling among a cluster of small mushrooms on decayed wood, showcasing amazing free goods found in the wild.

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    #41

    In Poland, You Don't Even Have To Go Out To The Store To Find Frozen Mushrooms

    Hand holding a large wild mushroom covered in snow, showcasing amazing free goods found in nature during winter.

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    #42

    A Different Take On Foraging. The Tree Farm Wanted $60 For A Wreath. I Lashed Some Holly And A Found Deer Antler To Some Cedar Boughs Instead

    Christmas wreath made of fresh greenery and a deer antler, an amazing free good found in the wild and displayed on a wooden door.

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    #43

    4 Quarts Of Sea Salt From 30gallons Of Seawater

    Jars and trays filled with homemade salt being dried and prepared indoors and outdoors in snowy conditions.

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    #44

    I Thought This Was An Owl Or Some Other Bird

    Bird resting inside a tree hollow, an amazing free find in the wild that people love to share.

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    #45

    Ramp Season In Ohio. Tried Ramp Pesto, It's A Hit

    Dog sitting next to wild-harvested greens and a backpack, with a container of homemade green pesto, showing free goods found in nature.




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    #46

    Didn't Find A Single Mushie, But Still Brought Back A Good Haul

    Paper bag filled with found free goods including cans, snacks, and containers left on the ground by a car tire.

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