Golden oyster mushrooms, native to Asia, were brought to North America around the early 2000s. They’re part of an international mushroom culinary craze that has been feeding into one of the world’s ...

For Tony Cineus, finding the perfect mushroom is almost like falling in love: “The first time I found a morel, it was like my heart dropped. … The world paused for a second, and I just felt like I was ...

After a string of poisonings from “death cap” mushrooms — one of them fatal — California health officials are urging residents not to eat any foraged mushrooms unless they are trained experts. Doctors ...

Officials said one person was killed and 20 others were poisoned after eating death cap mushrooms, which look and taste like safe mushrooms but can cause liver failure. By Hannah Ziegler California ...

Learn essential spring foraging techniques for safely identifying and harvesting birch polypore. Get expert insights, practical tips, and field-ready guidance to make your next outing a success.

Mushrooms make for a popular ingredient in countless recipes, from soups and salads to sandwiches and pasta. But their popularity doesn't mean mushrooms are OK for just anyone to enjoy. Here's why ...

I like to be prepared but hate feeling encumbered when I leave the house, which means I am discriminating about bag real estate. I always carry my phone, wallet, and a three-zip LeSportsac pouch ...

A two-colored bolete is pictured. While walking on Audubon’s trails, which I often do with a friend who is very familiar with mushrooms, she casually mentioned something that has changed my view on ...

Imagine you purchase a bag of gummies labeled nootropic – a term used to describe substances that claim to enhance mental ability and function, or "smart drugs." However, within hours of consuming ...

In May 2024, Vermont designated the bear’s head tooth – also known as Hericium Americanum, which means the “Hedgehog of the Americas” – as its state mushroom. The white, spiny fungus, found growing on ...

Stacey Leasca is an award-winning journalist with nearly two decades of newsroom experience. She is also the co-founder of Be a Travel Writer, an online course for the next generation of travel ...

Clarke Green, a longtime resident of Kennett Square Borough, has found Anson B. Nixon Park, a 106-acre park in Kennett Borough and Kennett Township, a place of natural wonders that he presents in a ...