Excursions

Dr. Edmund A. Babler Memorial State Park: Suburban Mushroom Heaven
January 14, 2021
Located 30 miles west of downtown St. Louis, Babler State Park is home to an impressive 2,400-acre old-growth forest ecosystem. …Read More »
Centerpoint to Goat Trail: A View Worth the Hike
January 4, 2021
Four months ago, Eric and I took a weekend trip to Eureka Springs, Arkansas for one last hurrah just before …Read More »
Why I Mushroom Hunt: A Scientist’s Perspective on Foraging
August 23, 2020
Fungi are amazing. Not only are they an incredibly diverse kingdom of organisms, but many are also very delicious. And …Read More »
Amazing Health Benefits of Eating Wild Mushrooms
July 21, 2020
Many people love mushrooms. Others don't. Regardless of where you fall on the spectrum, there are compelling reasons to add …Read More »
Sustainable Mushroom Foraging, and Why it’s so Important
July 17, 2020
When confronted with a patch of edible mushrooms in the woods, especially rare and delicious ones, we are often overcome …Read More »