As the temperature drops many popular edibles will dwindle, but never fear: the Winter Chanterelle is here! This nutty mushroom has a strong flavor and a firm texture so it doesn't go slimy when cooked. Its only drawback may have been its small stature, but fortunately it tends to grow in groups making finding a meal's worth pretty easy. These yellowy stemmed mushrooms typically grow in the same environment as Chanterelles and Hedgehogs, so don't give up on your favorite h

Young Shaggy Parasol in a Seattle If you’ve been out foraging lately in the Pacific Northwest after all this rain and unusually warm weather, you might be noticing something exciting: Shaggy Parasol mushrooms are still popping up well past their usual peak. Normally these mushrooms start fading as the season cools, but this year’s mild, moist conditions have kept these tasty fungi going strong. In this post we’ll cover the key characteristics, where you’re likely to find them

Attention PNW foragers!  Boletus edulis — the revered king bolete — has already started appearing this year at higher elevations, where...

Discover how to find and ID Agaricus augustus  in the Pacific Northwest — almond scent, toasted-marshmallow cap scales, conifer...

After the Rain, the Forest Wakes Up There’s something magical about stepping into a PNW forest after a good soaking rain. The air smells...

Ghost Pipe, Photo by Allyzilla Ghost Pipe is a plant that hijacks the underground fungal network for food, it especially likes an the...

Late Fall Oyster mushrooms Oyster mushrooms grow nearly year-round in the Pacific Northwest, and this sunny weather following heavy rain...

Amanita pantherinoides - The Western Panther Getting started with mushroom foraging can be intimidating because there are mushrooms that...

The mushrooms rarely grow right on the trail, and a lot can happen off of it. Like all woodsy adventures it pays to have a set of items...

Sarcomyxa serotina This cousin of the more popular oyster mushroom is darker in cap color, presenting as olive green, brown, or even...

photo by Michael McKay Numerous species of morel exist, all equally tasty, but they only appear for a few weeks annually and are rather...

Large Witch's Butter, growing on hardwood in West Seattle today. By the look of it alone I'd guess Tremella mesenterica . Edibility:...