Mushroom Hunting Forage for Fungi and Connect with the Earth

About this book

Discover the quiet joy of mushroom hunting with this delightful field guide to identifying mushrooms in North America and reconnecting with the natural world. For the mycologically curious, this take-anywhere handbook is the perfect thing to toss in a backpack and bring on a mushroom hunt. Learn how to identify fifteen common species of mushrooms and forage safely – not necessarily for consumption but rather as a practice in curiosity, mindfulness, and peaceful observation.

Mindful reflections and shroom-inspired rituals, such as brewing reishi hot cocoa, invite you to reconnect with the earth and consider what we can learn from these incredible specimens. Filled with charming illustrations, Mushroom Hunting is your doorway to the mysterious and magical world of these earthy life forms.

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Biography

Emily Han is a naturalist, herbalist, and educator. She is the author of Wild Drinks and Cocktails and coauthor of Wild Remedies.

Gregory Han is a trail-seeker and writer for Design Milk, Dwell, and Wirecutter. He is the co-author of Creative Spaces: People, Homes, and Studios to Inspire. They live together in an oak-lined canyon in Altadena, California.