https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw Dear students, to celebrate the International Day of Forests 2025, we invite you to share your thoughts, memories or knowledge about forests and their role in food, fun and well-being. Post one or more of the following on our class Padlet: a) Share a photo or short story from a walk, hike, picnic or visit to a forest or nature park. What did you see, feel, or learn?; b) Post about a mushroom you know or like (you can include a picture, drawing, or fun fact). Where does it grow? Is it edible? Why is it important? c) Research or describe a food that comes from the forest; d) Create and upload a drawing, poem, short video, or infographic about forests and their gifts. en-us 2025-03-26 16:58:58 UTC 2025-08-10 15:40:48 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501481630 Chestnuts fall from trees and are roasted or used in soups. This forest food is important because it provides nutrients and supports local wildlife. Many people also cook it in traditional recipes.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:25:34 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501481630 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501482112 The small nuts from beech trees are eaten raw or roasted. They support animals like birds and squirrels and are part of some foraging traditions.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:26:12 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501482112 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501482532 I chose Blackberries. They grow on brambles at forest edges. They’re sweet, full of vitamins, and enjoyed fresh or in jams.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:26:45 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501482532 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501483138 Forest Honey is made by bees from wildflowers, it’s rich in minerals and good for health. It also shows how forests support biodiversity.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:27:21 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501483138 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501483823 The wild Blueberries are full of antioxidants. People collect them in summer for snacks, pies, or smoothies.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:28:05 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501483823 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501485154 The wild figs are my favourite. They are grown in warmer forests, they’re soft and sweet. Animals like them too, and they’re used in Mediterranean dishes.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:29:30 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501485154 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501486006 Nettle is a stinging plant becomes harmless when cooked and is full of iron. It’s used in soups, teas, and old recipes.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:30:09 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501486006 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501486766 Fiddlehead Ferns are a unique and seasonal food in many countries.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:30:50 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501486766 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501487491 We have Birch Sap which is tapped from birch trees in spring, it can be drunk fresh or turned into syrup. It’s used in traditional medicine too.

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]]> 2025-06-25 06:32:11 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501487923 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501488615 Walnuts are a classic example. They are packed with omega-3 fats. They fall from trees in autumn and are used in cooking or eaten raw.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:33:04 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501488615 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501489435 We use raspberries a lot. They are found in clearings, they are sweet and rich in fiber. People love them fresh or in jam.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:33:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501489435 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501490476 Pine nuts come from pine cones and are used in pesto. They’re high in protein and energy.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:34:51 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501490476 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501491203 Small and juicy wild plums are great for making jam or eating fresh. Some animals love them too.

]]> 2025-06-25 06:35:40 UTC https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501491203 https://padlet.com/meddiet4health/nu6o36w3r43u4wgw/wish/3501492017 Porcini Mushrooms are big mushrooms with a nutty flavor, often used in cooking. They grow under trees in moist forests.

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A peaceful world, calm and serene.
Birds sing high and rivers flow,
The forest helps all life to grow.

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