OUR STORY
UrbanForageTools was born from a simple observation: the cities we call home are teeming with edible plants, yet most of us walk past them every day without noticing. We set out to change that.
BRIDGING TRADITION WITH TECHNOLOGY
For thousands of years, humans foraged for their food. This knowledge was passed down through generations, creating an intimate connection between people and their local ecosystems. Urban life has disconnected many of us from this heritage.
We believe technology can help restore this connection. Our tools don't replace traditional knowledge—they amplify it. They make foraging safer, more accessible, and more rewarding for everyone from curious beginners to experienced gatherers.
OUR VALUES
The principles that guide everything we create.
Sustainability First
Every product we create considers its environmental impact from design to disposal.
Precision & Accuracy
Our tools are built to provide reliable identification, because safety matters.
Community Driven
We learn from our community and build what foragers actually need.
Innovation
Pushing the boundaries of what's possible with foraging technology.
THE EVOLUTION OF FORAGING
From traditional knowledge to AI-powered identification.
Traditional Forager Kits
Canvas bags, hand-drawn guides, and generational knowledge passed down through communities.
Field Guide Revolution
Peterson and Audubon guides made plant identification accessible to the general public.
Digital Databases
CD-ROM encyclopedias brought thousands of species to desktop computers.
Mobile Apps Emerge
Smartphone apps put plant identification in everyone's pocket for the first time.
UrbanForageTools Founded
We launched with a mission to create the most advanced foraging tools on the planet.
AI Lens Launch
Our flagship AI-powered identification system achieves 99% accuracy in real-world testing.
Growing Community
Over 50,000 urban foragers use our tools to discover the edible wilderness in their cities.
“Every city is an ecosystem waiting to be discovered.”
— The UrbanForageTools Team