Articles
Field notes and growing guides
Practical notes from Base Camp North on native plants, seed timing, field records, propagation, and habitat work.
Aug 11, 2026 / 6 min read
How to Use BCN Plant Scout in the Field
A practical guide to recording plants, seed crops, and return-visit notes with BCN Plant Scout while you are in the field.
Aug 11, 2026 / 7 min read
Just Ask: Gathering Seeds, Fruit, Berries, and Nuts with Permission
That tree full of acorns, apples, berries, or native seed might be exactly what you are looking for. Sometimes the best next step is to knock, explain, and ask.
Aug 11, 2026 / 8 min read
Finding the Landowner Before Seed Collection
You found the tree. Now you need to figure out who owns it. These resources can help you find the right person to ask before you collect.