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I am a Fiddlehead Forager | INDIE ALASKA

The 49th State has an abundance of edible wild plants, but some people might think of Alaska's wild berries or mushrooms before they'd consider eating fiddlehead ferns. Jason Porter, the Executive Chef of Alyeska Resort and Hotel, takes advantage of his spring harvest of fiddleheads and uses them in dishes for himself and for the resort's restaurants in Girdwood, Alaska.

Video and Story by Valerie Kern

Music by FirstCom Music and Starship Amazing

Fiddlehead Timelapse Footage from Videvo

Valerie Lake worked at Alaska Public Media from 2017 to 2025. She was the managing producer for Indie Alaska, director for Alaska Insight, and led the video production team. Valerie Lake has previously gone by the names, Valerie Lloyd and Valerie Kern.