BV wrote P.S. Has anyone ever 'gathered' pond grasses, cattails, etc. from
local
ponds?

Yes, but......
soak them in a solution of pp (somebody post the concentration). *Wild* snails
can carry parasites.
Also be careful around any area with beavers in residence.
I've contacted our state wildlife agency and here they don't mind folks taking
a plant, a tadpole, a clam or two but they don't want wholesale digging going
on.


k30a