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46 Times People Found Such Amazing Free Goods In The Wild, They Just Had To Share It
FoodAUG 22, 2025

46 Times People Found Such Amazing Free Goods In The Wild, They Just Had To Share It

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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.

#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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#27 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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#28 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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#36 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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#38 Shaggy Inkcap (Coprinus Comatus) Erupting From The Asphalt

Cracked asphalt mound reveals hidden mushrooms growing beneath, showcasing an amazing free goods find in the wild roadside.
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#39 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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#40 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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