When I am teaching my class on Forests, Fire Ecology, and Climate Change, I always start with a basic introduction… Read more How Do Plants Fix Nitrogen?
Wild Mushroom Tarts
It’s mid-November, and the saffron milkcaps (Lactarius deliciosus) are still fruiting like there’s no tomorrow! I’ve found two flushes in… Read more Wild Mushroom Tarts
Porter Point Porcupines
The weather cleared unexpectedly today, and I had to run errands. So I took the opportunity to explore the newest… Read more Porter Point Porcupines
Mushrooms and Aposematism
Imagine you are walking through the forest, and you see a bright red mushroom with white spots. You decide to… Read more Mushrooms and Aposematism
What Causes Lenticular Clouds?
Have you ever seen weird clouds that looked like saucers (flying or otherwise), or piles of pancakes floating in the… Read more What Causes Lenticular Clouds?
It’s Shaggy Mane Mushrooms Season!
Fall is a fantastic time to hunt for edible mushrooms of all sorts here on the Washington coast–and, really, all… Read more It’s Shaggy Mane Mushrooms Season!
Should You Pull or Cut Mushrooms?
It’s fall, and the perennial argument is raging in my various Facebook groups, forums, and other venues dedicated to mushroom… Read more Should You Pull or Cut Mushrooms?
Are Woolly Bears Winter Weather Predictors?
Fall is upon us, and the woolly bears are out in force! You don’t need your bear spray, though; these… Read more Are Woolly Bears Winter Weather Predictors?
Happy New Water Year!
New Year’s Eve is still months away, but we are on the cusp of the new water year. The United… Read more Happy New Water Year!
Happy Autumn Mushroom Season!
Goodness, it’s the fall equinox already, and so much is happening here on the coast! We finally got the first… Read more Happy Autumn Mushroom Season!
