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I really wish that foraging laws were more intuitive. I long for a foraging culture in the US that is more similar to that of Sweden, where people have “the right to roam in the countryside, forage and pitch a tent anywhere for up to two nights (as long as it's at least 230 feet from a home or farm).” Unfortunately, I don’t think we’ll see anything like that around here anytime soon. However, foraging laws are changing, often for the better. I am part of an effort to give foragers a voice in the management of state land in Minnesota. Local county parks are changing their outdated ordinances to better reflect actual land use. Back in 2019 I wrote an article on foraging legality, and with all these changes, I think it’s time to provide an update!

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Navigating the ins and outs of foraging can be tricky! After the long process of learning how to identify plants and other forageables, you then must find places where you’re actually allowed to harvest them. This isn’t always easy, especially for those of us living in cities. This guide is intended to help you get out there and start picking, without getting into trouble! Since I live in the Twin Cities, most of the information will pertain to this area. However, you can use the information herein to do some research into your locality, including city parks, state parks, state forests, and other areas.

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