The Willamette Valley and the coastal hills and Cascades boast a plethora of tasty, edible plants throughout the year. Whether you are looking for salal berries along the coast or hunting for huckleberries in the mountains, nature walks or waterfalls can often turn into a food trip and the site will not be missed!

As with any wild food, it is important to keep safety at the top of your list and learning mushroom can be a lifelong process. Mycelial ecosystem and Pacific Northwest networks are like a huge underground internet!

Let's go underground

Where the mycelium webs connect fungi and roots to the symbiotic genetic relationships (mycorrhizae) and discover Stanley Park Coyotes and interesting fruit bodies known as mushrooms.

• We recommend that you contact
• Fungi For The People or Cascade
• Mycological Society for tips and
• Information on mushrooms

There are many mold-focused books in the Pacific Northwest and Facebook groups that can help you get started on the basics of diagnostics, safety tips and psychological testing. If you are just starting out, go with an experienced friend who is willing to pass on his or her knowledge.

It is normal to enjoy reading, but as with all tricks, do not give in to temptation. Avoid shredded or poisonous mushrooms. Always do a spore test and open your specimens and ask a professional to confirm their diagnosis.

It is very important

To educate yourself by properly identifying veils, caps, teeth, teeth, degree and staying alert. Note that there is a serious case of harvesting psilocybe (hallucinogenic) mushrooms, although recent efforts in Oregon are dependent on the 2020 crime release.

Ascomycete Hypomyces lactifluorum (lobsters) and the most delicious truffles! You may also see Ganoderma oregonense (Oregon Polypore) or occur in Laetiporus sulphureus.

FUN ... GEAR!

Depending on the season - wear weather. Circumstances can change, so extra wool socks, breathable and https://thegaiavoice.com fabrics, waterproof hiking boots are recommended. A small, sharp knife you can carry in your pocket to reap your key benefits.

The lamp works well when possible, and we like to use metal bags to bring out your best money because it is ready to distribute the fruit-bearing body parts that will be enjoyed next year. Additional paper bags are recommended to keep anonymous types separate for security and identification purposes. Field guidelines are good to help you find the spots for the next harvest. Don't forget to write down the height levels if you can.

• A protein-rich and
• High-fat diet is good for
• Keeping your energy level

GOOD CONDITIONS

Mushrooms bloom in fog, soft, wet conditions, so we recommend going out for a few dry days after cool rains. Be careful after consecutive heavy rains as some mushrooms may be flooded and not eaten. Ice days usually mean the end of the season, but truffles are starting to grind to replace them.

SAFETY TIPS

Eugene, Cascades & Coast has many state parks and national parks where you can eat mushrooms. Please check the Stanley Park Coyotes for different locations (below). Do not opt ​​for restricted camping sites, national parks, national deserts, botanical areas, research and beauty sites or designated non-harvest areas that include H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest.

As always, please do not sit in a private area and respect the closure of public land. Areas closed due to wildfires or landslides contain unstable and potentially dangerous areas. Here is a map of the closed world from 2020 Holiday Farm Fire.