Here is a link to the latest Intro to PNW Mushrooms talk
It is difficult to notice what you can’t describe. Here is a list of words that mycologists have used to formally describe the caps of gilled mushrooms. The larger the word the more often it is used.
Many mushroom hunters are quite secretive about their spots. This is because once you find an area that produces a large number of mushrooms, it may continue producing for years. I don’t have secret spots. You can see everywhere I go right here. I do enjoy exploring though. Here I share some of the tools…
Morel Mushroom and Asparagus Quiche Ingredients: 1 lb fresh morel mushrooms, cleaned and sliced 1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces 1 tbsp olive oil 1 tbsp unsalted butter 1 medium onion, diced 3 garlic cloves, minced 1/2 tsp salt 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper 1/4 tsp dried thyme (or 1…
Most of you know how much I love iNaturalist. It is an excellent way to learn more about all types of life around us including fungi. I photograph most of the interesting mushrooms I find on my walks and then upload them to iNat. This helps me to keep track of what I have found,…
Members may join us every Tuesday in January for discussions on some beginning topics. Wednesdays we cover a variety of other items that might be more interesting for those who are already familiar with the basics. Check Blog and Calendar for recorded replays Field trips starting in April-May