We know what sleep deprivation does to the human mind and body, but is it the same for insects? Do insects need to sleep in order to function? Are bugs even capable of sleep?
Do Bugs Sleep?
Tag Archives: bushcraft
How to Light a Fire in the Rain and Snow
There’s nothing worse than being wet and cold, and a fire is the perfect cure. The trouble is, if it’s been raining or snowing, all the firewood and kindling will be soaking. Luckily, there are several solutions, kindly provided by Mother Nature, that will help you to light a fire in inclement weather and have you warm and cozy in no time at all.
Foraging Wild Violets for Food and Medicine
Wild blue violets are one of the first flowers to grace your spring garden. While some consider them weeds, the beautiful deep blue flowers and heart-shaped leaves provide a wealth of benefits including culinary and medicinal applications.
Foraging Fungi: Lion’s Mane (Hericium Erinaceus)
The Lion’s Mane mushroom is a great option for beginner foragers. Look for them in the late summer or early fall on fallen hardwood trees in temperate forests of the Northern Hemisphere.
How to Tap a Maple Tree
Collecting sap to make maple syrup is as easy as pie. Here's how to tap a maple tree to make maple syrup.
Foraging Fungi: Chicken of the Woods
Chicken of the woods is a variety of edible tree mushroom that’s common in woodlands the world over.