A forager is a person who collects edible plants or fungi for eating. Urban foragers may collect in city parks, private lands, and sidewalks. Urban foraging has become more popular in the 21st century as people share their knowledge, experiments, and research about local flora online.

Notable foragers include "Wildman" Steve Brill, Sean Sherman, Alexis Nikole Nelson, Samuel Thayer, and chef Sami Tallberg.

Activities

Foragers often gather herbs, fruits, roots, and mushrooms from nature to prepare meals. Professional chefs sometimes forage themselves or buy from foragers to include these ingredients in restaurant dishes.

Although many foragers do this activity as a hobby, foraging can also help low-income families obtain healthy, nutrient-rich food without spending money. For some people, foraging becomes an important part of their daily food supply.