Mushrooms
Fungi education, book recommendations, and field notes from a lifelong mycophile. Mushrooms taught me to see nourishment as living cultures, not products.
Why mushrooms
I study mushrooms in the field and in books. I keep field notes, I compare what I find with trusted sources, and I share what I learn with the local community. Mushrooms reward close attention, and close attention keeps the learning honest.
Key practices
- Observe mushrooms in place before you touch or pick them.
- Verify identification against trusted books and experienced identifiers.
- Keep field notes on habitat, season, and what you found.
- Share knowledge with the local community so others learn too.
Books I stand behind
These are genuine recommendations, and I earn $0 from the links. I share books I stand behind because the books matter. Start here: Two Amanita Mushroom Book Recommendations.
Cordyceps
Cordyceps pulled me into a long exploration. Read what I learned in Thoughts About Cordyceps.
Sound Fungus
I run Sound Fungus, my Puget Sound mushroom project, sharing mushroom knowledge for the local community. The project exists to connect people with fungi, with the land, and with each other.
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