A naturalist on the “flowers of winter”
The Most Eye-Catching Mushrooms to See in Winter
February 10, 2021 •
Fungi
All about mushrooms.
Why Do Mushrooms Return to the Same Place?
January 6, 2020 •
Do mushrooms require a certain kind of substrate?
As Temperatures Change, What Organisms Move North to California?
September 18, 2019 •
What are some the biological consequences of climate change in Northern California?
Where Do Morel Mushrooms Grow in Northern California?
May 14, 2019 •
They’re one of the most sought-after edible mushrooms in the world. At least 10 species live in the Bay Area.
Should I Worry About Death Cap Mushrooms in California?
February 19, 2019 •
A mycologist’s perspective on the spread of a deadly poisonous mushroom across the United States.
If the Green Stuff in the California Trees Is Not Spanish Moss, What Is It?
December 18, 2018 •
They’re long and stringy and they hang from trees in the fog zone …
Fall Almanac: An Illustrated Guide to Northern California Nature
September 30, 2018 •
Illustrator Jane Kim and the California Center for Natural History share six species to watch for this fall.
When a Plant Dies, Where Do the Nutrients in its Cells Go?
May 15, 2018 •
Plants make all other life on Earth possible. But most animals don’t eat dead plants — so how do the nutrients plants create get into the environment when the plant dies?
Identifying With Lichen
February 1, 2016 •
In which California is the first state to have a state lichen.
Stephen Sharnoff Shares the Secrets of the Lichen World
January 1, 2015 •
Nobody knows California’s incredible, diverse lichens like Stephen Sharnoff, author of the new A Field Guide to California Lichens.