Nature Hike in the Tokyo Botanical Gardens
In June, I took a short hike in the Botanical Gardens of the Institute for Nature Study in Minato City, Tokyo. This place was beautiful! There were 300+ year old trees, […]
Tag Archives: Fungi
Boletus Edulis vs. Tylopilus felleus – The Bitter Disappointment
In North American, when you mention mushroom hunting, everyone thinks about springtime Morel mushroom hunting. Sure, it is fun to seek out the elusive Morel and they are delicious, but […]
The Nature Treasure Hunt has begun!
On the first day of spring 2018, I wrote an article for Venture Outdoors, a Pittsburgh, PA non-profit organization, regarding the treasure hunt that happens every year. I encouraged everyone […]
72 Colorful Mushroom Photos
Years of foraging for photos while enjoying nature has produced thousands of images in my reference library. It’s cold and crispy outside with few mushrooms to be found, so I […]
Nature hikes reveal hidden “microscapes”
In today’s modern world of smartphones and other touch screen devices, it is easy to zoom into the details of a landscape with the quick swipe of two fingers on […]
Fungi and Insects – Relationships that are Mutualistic and Deadly
I have a lot to learn on this topic, since I am not a trained Mycologist. This topic is quite in-depth and I am barely going to even scratch the […]
“Foto Finds” – January Mushroom Hike in Ohiopyle State Park
I was driving through the Laurel Highlands and naturally had to stop for a short hike at Ohiopyle State Park. With over 20,000 acres of land, it is hard to […]
Springtime Mushrooms
I was a guest blogger recently for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Visit the blog post about springtime mushrooms here: The Morel Of The Story: Searching For Fungi In The Parks
Hidden Treasures: Fungi in the Parks
Recently, I was asked to be a guest blogger for the Pittsburgh Parks Conservancy. Visit the blog post here: Hidden Treasures: Fungi in the Parks.
“Foto Finds” – Late August 2015 hike (Cook Forest State Park)
Name: Laetiporus huroniensis (Chicken of the woods) Additional Information: Click here More of my photos Name: Ganoderma megaloma (Artist’s Conk) Additional Information: Click here More of my photos Name: Fomitopsis ochracea Additional Information: Click here More of my photos Name: Fomitopsis […]
The Nature Treasure Hunt 