The Olympic Peninsula is a wonderful place to look for mushrooms due to the expansive forests and ease at finding mature forests in some breathtaking river valleys. It can be difficult to find the specific boundaries and rules for different types of public land. I hope this map helps.
Here is a link to another map that is still in development that covers Washington and Oregon
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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: …
Closely-Guarded Secrets Talk with friends about their favorite spots to find chanterelles and you might be surprised to find how secretive they are. It’s a part of our culture. Where do mushrooms grow? I read recently a line that sums it all up quite well. Mushrooms grow where you find them. I’ve found this to…
Here is a recording from a children’s focused talk about mushrooms recorded on Dec 11. A higher quality video is available on FB and other versions posted earlier also have higher resolution....
When: Wednesday December 16 @ 7pm On Dec 10 I hosted a 1hr talk (link) with a really basic overview on how cultivation works. Now that I’ve poured some agar plates and cleaned up my lab, I will share some of the projects I’m getting started. Recording Here...
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