Myths and Wonders of Mushrooms

Nan Evans talks with Port Townsend mushroom enthusiasts, Helen Kolff and Jessica Latourelle. They explore attitudes, myths, truths, and edibility of mushrooms. Did you know what we see are only the fruiting bodies of extensive mycelial networks? Or, that they are not plants and they perform critical ecosystem functions. And, why are some people fascinated with fungi? (KPTZ airdate: September 17, 2025) Mushroom resources:Fruits of the Forest: A Field Guide to Pacific Northwest Edible Mushrooms by Daniel WinklerMushrooms of Cascadia: A Comprehensive Guide to Fungi of the Pacific Northwest by Noah Siegel and Christian SchwarzChanterelle Dreams, Amanita Nightmares: The Love, Lore, and Mystique of Mushooms by Greg MarleyAll That the Rain Promises and More by David AroraMushrooms Demystified by David AroraOutside/In Podcast: Taxonomy’s 200-Year MistakeDaniel Winkler's MushRoaming Jefferson Land Trust Natural History Society Book Club Music by Rick Bauer Nature Now is created by a dedicated team of volunteers. If you enjoy this episode and can support the work that goes into making Nature Now, we invite you to go to kptz.org/donate to make a contribution. Thank you for your support!