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COMIC: So You Want to Go Mushroom Foraging?

If you like spending time outdoors and eating local foods, then mushroom foraging might be the perfect springtime activity for you! Spending a day out in the woods searching for wild mushrooms can feel like an adult version of a treasure hunt. Our latest comic introduces you to the basics of mushroom foraging in our region and provides some helpful tips for getting started.

  • So, you want to go mushroom foraging?

Disclaimer: This article is meant to be an overview and not a detailed guide on identifying and consuming edible mushrooms. Do not eat any wild food without multiple sources of positive identification.

Ready to learn more? Check out Mushrooms of WV and the Central Appalachians Book by William C. Rody to begin your foraging journey:

 

 

  • Natalie Kovacs

    Natalie Kovacs is an illustrator under the moniker Shapelessflame. She has a bachelor’s degree in English literature and a minor in graphic art from Carlow University of Pittsburgh. In her spare time, you’ll find her frolicking through the woods, reading and collecting countless books, crowd surfing at concerts, or testing out new vegetarian recipes. She lives in Bethesda, OH with her husband, son, and their four mischievous cats.

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