Stories from the forest:
We lead mushroom hunting workshops that foster a sense of wonder, with an emphasis on edibility, ecology, ethics, safety and sustainability.
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Stories from the forest:
Renewed by Saturday morning coffee, I head for the foothills . . . ostensibly on a mission to gather ramp leaves for tomorrow’s guided foray and tasting event. I am traveling lightly, with just scissors, an empty bag, and water bottle in the front pocket of my knapsack. But a closer examination of the contents of my pack reveals ulterior motives. Tucked into the rear compartment, just in case the opportunity presents itself, is my telescoping tenkara fly rod, merely eighteen inches when collapsed.
I awake to sunlight and the sound of songbirds, their melodic calls a soothing soundtrack to my coffee and scrambled eggs with ramps. Opening the window, I hear their calls amplify, intermingling with the sweet botanical aromas of spring.
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As I approach my most reliable maitake tree – a hollowed giant, long gone but still producing – my steps slow to prolong the riveting suspense. This decaying oak let me down last year, but then again, so did my other trees ... chalk it up to a bad season. It’s only early September, and a bit drier of late, but this cool, misty morning is full of promise.