Coprinus (inky cap). Photo by Stephanie Tucker Inky Cap Stephanie Tucker This fragile beauty was found in Santa Clarita, in SoCal. Camera (Not provided) Focal L. Aperture Shutter Sp. ISO Flash Photo taken on February 16, 2019 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

Hygrocybe miniata gp. Photo by Hugh Smith Hygrocybe Miniata Group Hugh Smith It takes a sharp eye to find this little waxy cap, especially for those of us that are color-challenged! Hygrocybe miniata , or those in that group differing in minute ways, are very colorful little mushrooms that grow in a variety of habitats including rotting wood and moss, as these were. These were fresh since they are still quite red. As they age, they frequently fade to dull orange to yellow, which often leads to mis-identification when found in this state... Camera Canon EOS REBEL T3i Focal L. 50mm Aperture f/32.0 Shutter Sp. 1/2s ISO 100 Flash Off Photo taken on September 14, 2013 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

News & Stories / Mycology & Art News Bioluminescent Mushrooms from Spirits of the Forest Bioluminescent mushrooms and classical music from Taylor F. Lockwood. Yevgeny Nyden • November 22, 2013 Cover of Spirits of the Forest DVD (from mushroom.pro). Copyright 2016 Taylor F. Lockwood Enjoy this beautiful video of bioluminescent mushrooms accompanied by classical music, from Taylor Lockwood's "Spirits of the Forest" DVD. Members Only Content Login Join FFSC Related Posts Cam Cam by Taylor Lockwood Mycology & Art News Taylor Lockwood's National Geographic Magazine Debut Mycology & Art News Previous Article All News & Stories Next Article

Purple Slime (Cortinarius sp.). Photo by Sam Betty Purple Slime Sam Betty Taken by an FFSC member, now living in Sonoma. Cortinarius sp. can be seen at Salt Point. Camera Apple iPhone 6 Focal L. Aperture Shutter Sp. ISO Flash Photo taken on November 27, 2016 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

News & Stories / Field Reports Report from the Mendocino Coast Black Trumpets: $12.00 per pound; Hedgehogs: $5.50 per pound; Yellow Feet: $1.00 per pound... With prices like that, you know Black Trumpets are scarce. We hiked two entire mountains where I know I can find them. Nothing! Hugh Smith • February 16, 2014 Albion II foray (Feb. 2008). Photo by Hugh Smith Members Only Content Login Join FFSC Related Posts 2013 Sierra Scouting Report Field Reports Previous Article All News & Stories Next Article

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Craterellus tubaeformis. Photo by Yevgeny Nyden Winter Chanterelles Bunch (Craterellus tubaeformis) Yevgeny Nyden Craterellus tubaeformis is an edible fungus, also known as yellowfoot, winter mushroom, winter chanterelle, and funnel chanterelle. Camera Panasonic DMC-GX1 Focal L. 14mm Aperture f/3.5 Shutter Sp. 1/10s ISO 1600 Flash Off Photo taken on January 26, 2013 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

Golden Pholiota (Lassen 2014). Photo by Steve Olson Golden Pholiota Steve Olson Steve Olson, the photographer says: "I found 2 separate fruitings of this "unknown to me" variety. I feel like I should know what this is but can't come up with it. I'll be bummed if it happens to be a tasty edible!" Phil says, "It's a Pholiota , in the aurivella group." Mushrooms Demystified by David Arora says that as far as eating goes, it is to be avoided. Camera Olympus C-4000Z Focal L. 7mm Aperture f/2.8 Shutter Sp. 1/100s ISO 100 Flash Off Photo taken on September 19, 2014 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

News & Stories / Stewardship Jackson Demonstration State Forest Permit Changes Rules for mushroom gathering at Jackson Demonstration State Forest have recently changed. Deb • August 18, 2014 Bolete with Newt. Photo by Yevgeny Nyden Due to massive abuse of the system the JDSF no longer issues free personal collection permits. The only permits now issued are commercial permits. The good news is that the permits are $20 per year with no weight limit. The not-so-good news is that the permit must be applied for in person and the office is now open Monday–Friday. If you're planning to go to Mendocino this year, we suggest getting a permit ahead of time —it's good through 2014. We realize this presents a challenge to the usual order of things at our Albion forays. The FFSC ministers will be sorting out details and working towards a solution. In the meantime, if your travels take you to Ft. Bragg during the week, do yourself a favor and pick up a permit; the fine for collecting without a permit is $1000. See the FAQ sheet from the JDSF office , and stay tuned for further details. Contact info: Jackson Demonstration State Forest 802 N Main St. Fort Bragg CA 95437 (707) 964-5674 Fax: (707) 964-0941 Members Only Content Login Join FFSC Related Posts Soquel State Demonstration Forest Permits Stewardship Previous Article All News & Stories Next Article

Turkey tail. Photo by Meryl Wilsker The Turkey Tail Meryl Wilsker Found at Rancho San Antonio Park in Los Altos, California. This particular Turkey Tail was approximately 6-7 inches across sitting on the very top of a tree stump/log with smaller Turkey Tails up and down the trunk. Trametes versicolor at MushroomExpert Trametes versicolor at MykoWeb Trametes versicolor at Tom Volk's Fungi Camera Apple iPhone 4 Focal L. Aperture Shutter Sp. ISO Flash Photo taken on February 18, 2017 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo

News & Stories / Mycology & Art News Forager's Feast Photo Album Chef Bob Wynn, Forager-in-Chief Sue Labiste and the FFSC Culinary committee, led by Margaret Carpenter, cooked up a truly wild event this year featuring foraged foods. Katherine (Kitty) Elvin • October 13, 2015 Foragers Feast table setting with menu Wild mushrooms complemented by an array of indigenous foods, thanks to our intrepid foragers, preppers and Fall Mushroom Dinner planners Bob, Sue, Fred Molnar, Cat Gunderson, Bill and Annie Lang and Debbie Johnson. As you can see by our happy faces. Thanks to Vellany Pierce for taking pictures. Editors Note: This article previously linked to a photo album on Google Plus, which Google no longer supports. If you have photos from this event, share them in our Google Group, Facebook Group, or Discord server and we'll be happy to link to the album! Members Only Content Login Join FFSC Related Posts A Very Mushroomy Halloween To You, Too! Mycology & Art News Previous Article All News & Stories Next Article

Beauty lies in the eye of the beholder--Plato. Photo by Mike Slavers Beauty Lies in the Eyes of the Beholder - Plato Mike Slavers "Remember how in that communion only, beholding beauty with the eye of the mind , he will be enabled to bring forth, not images of beauty, but realities (for he has hold not of an image but of a reality), and bringing forth and nourishing true virtue to become the friend of God and be immortal, if mortal man may." - Plato I have been photographing mushrooms in the Corte Madera Park hiking area for two years. This is photo is the first I saw and started my fascination with the life form. The park is on Skyline Drive about half way between Hwy 92 and Woodside Road. All of the mushrooms I have photographed, I have left them as they were when I found them. Camera Canon EOS Digital Rebel Focal L. 73mm Aperture f/5.6 Shutter Sp. 1/200s ISO 100 Flash Fired Photo taken on January 1, 2014 Mushroom(s) ... Previous Photo Back to Gallery Next Photo