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  • How to Clean Morel Mushrooms
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    How to Clean Morel Mushrooms

    ByJeremy Collison May 31, 2024May 31, 2024

    Cleaning dirt, sand, and bugs from mushrooms is a common challenge for foragers. Here are some tips for reducing the amount of these that make their way into your cooking Clean Mushrooms As You Pick One key characteristic of morels is their honeycomb pockets. Unfortunately, these are also a great place for dirt to collect…

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  • Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas
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    Mushroom Picking and Wilderness Areas

    ByJeremy Collison May 24, 2024December 13, 2024

    The Purpose and Role of Wilderness Areas Wilderness areas, managed by the National Forest Service, are essential for protecting natural landscapes and ecosystems. Created under the Wilderness Act of 1964, these regions are designed to remain free from significant human interference, allowing nature to thrive. Why Wilderness Areas Matter 1. Preserving Natural Environments These areas…

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  • Gyromitra Etymology
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    Gyromitra Etymology

    ByJeremy Collison May 13, 2024December 26, 2024

    The genus name Gyromitra is derived from the following: gyro – round, or convoluted. (gyroscope) mitra – headdress (Mitre, mitre joint) There are more than 10 species of Gyromitra in the Pacific Northwest with a variety of shapes from the classic brain shape to less obvious disc-shaped mushrooms. More on Pacific Northwest Gyromitra here:  …

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  • Poisonous Mushrooms
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    Poisonous Mushrooms

    ByJeremy Collison April 30, 2024December 13, 2024

    What do you do if you suspect that you, someone else, or a pet has eaten a poisonous mushroom? Time is critical. Quickly do the following 1) Gather information for accurate identification. 2) Try to determine if it’s one of the following general types of mushrooms There are very few mushrooms that when eaten can…

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  • Common Misconceptions About Morels
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    Common Misconceptions About Morels

    ByJeremy Collison April 26, 2024December 13, 2024

    Morels are one of the most commonly foraged mushrooms in the United States, and likely one of the most popular around the world. They are broadly distributed globally, are very recognizable, and are relatively safe for a beginner to identify. The popularity of morels also results in a lot of misconceptions about them as well….

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  • A Guide to Picking Fire Mushrooms in British Columbia
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    A Guide to Picking Fire Mushrooms in British Columbia

    ByJeremy Collison April 12, 2024April 12, 2024

    This is an excellent page addressing picking fire mushrooms (burn morels) in BC. Fire Mushrooms – BC Much of this content is useful for Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and beyond.

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  • Identifying Cottonwood Trees
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    Identifying Cottonwood Trees

    ByJeremy Collison April 11, 2024December 13, 2024

    One of the key habitats for early-season mushroom finding in the Pacific Northwest is with cottonwood trees. Western Washinton has fewer deciduous trees than the east coast, so identification is easier. Our cottonwood species is Populus trichocarpa. To find black cottonwood, start by finding areas near rivers, streams, and lakes. The leaves of cottonwoods quite…

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    Morels are edible and poisonous

    ByJeremy Collison April 7, 2024December 13, 2024

    It comes as a surprise to many when I say that the edibility of mushrooms is on a spectrum. Poisonous mushrooms can often be eaten when prepared in sometimes quite elaborate ways. For instance, there is a method for preparing the classic Amanita muscaria in a way that can remove the toxins. This involves boiling…

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  • Spring Foraging – Stinging Nettles
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    Spring Foraging – Stinging Nettles

    ByKristi March 22, 2024December 26, 2024

    Before most edible spring mushrooms start flushing here in the Pacific Northwest we start to see stinging nettles. In fact, one of my most anticipated signs of spring are the nettles popping up in the green spaces around our home in NW Seattle.  The deep emerald color of nettles are a herald of warmer times…

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  • Fire Retardant and Burn Morels
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    Fire Retardant and Burn Morels

    ByJeremy Collison March 14, 2024December 26, 2024

    Trent recently posted about the safety of eating morels that are foraged in burn zones due to the use of fire retardants in the area. You can find the original post here. Here my key takeaways from the article. Firefighters have a much greater exposure to these chemicals than a typical forager. So far there…

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