Identifying With Lichen
In which California is the first state to have a state lichen.
Fungi
Stephen Sharnoff Shares the Secrets of the Lichen World
Nobody knows California's incredible, diverse lichens like Stephen Sharnoff, author of the new A Field Guide to California Lichens.
How an East Bay Water Agency is Experimenting with Mushrooms to Improve Water Quality
A pioneering experiment in the East Bay shows how mushrooms can reduce toxins or harmful microbes in the water supply
How Can You Tell a True Turkey Tail from an Imposter?
Bracket fungi, named for their shelf-like structure, can often be seen fanned out of decaying wood. How can you identify them?
Looking for Lichens in Knowland Park
Oakland's Knowland Park boasts unparalleled views of the San Leandro Bay, gnarled coast live oak trees and stands of rare, maritime chaparral. But within this large landscape, one of nature's...
Flying Lichens, Like Old Man’s Beard, Find a Way to Live on Air
Lichens are not so much a taxonomic category as a way of life; as lichenologist Trevor Goward put it, “Lichens are fungi that have discovered agriculture.”
Planet Fungi
Culinary uses aside, fungi have their own aesthetic appeal: the spectral elegance of the amanitas, the vivid reds and greens of the waxy caps.
Point Reyes Mycoblitz
Scientists and fire ecologists will be studying the cause and effects of these fires for years, and that includes taking a close look at fungi in the soil. As reported...
Where to Find Fungi, Once the Rains Begin
A good rain sends all manner of mushrooms pushing their way up from underground. Here are some of the places around the Bay Area where you can admire the beauty...
