Nature & Foraging Research Project

Topic: Modern Day Nettle Foraging

Instructions:

Step 1: Research nettles and how to forage them safely for food and medicine.

Step 2: Take notes in the sections below as you research.

Step 3: Use your notes to write a complete article about nettle foraging.

Remember: I need to see evidence of your notes before you write the article!

Part 1: Research Questions & Notes

1. What are stinging nettles? Describe what they look like and where they grow. 2. Why do nettles sting? What happens when you touch them? 3. How can you safely harvest nettles without getting stung? 4. When is the best time of year to forage for nettles and why? 5. How can nettles be used as food? List different ways to prepare and eat them. 6. What are the nutritional benefits of eating nettles? 7. What medicinal properties do nettles have? How are they used for health? 8. What safety precautions should you take when foraging nettles? 9. How do you prepare nettles after harvesting to remove the sting?

Part 2: Additional Research Notes

Use this space for any other interesting facts about nettles:

Part 3: Your Article

Now write your article! Use all your notes from above to write a well-structured article about foraging and using stinging nettles.

Your article should include:

An introduction explaining what nettles are
A section on how to identify and safely harvest nettles
A section on using nettles as food (with examples)
A section on medicinal uses and health benefits
Important safety information
Specific details and facts from your research
A conclusion summarizing what you learned

Article Title: Your Article: