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A person in a rain jacket walking a dog in the wet redwood forest

Delights of the rainy season in the redwoods

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Redwoods and rain are a match made in heaven. Across the coast redwood range, the rainy season brings fresh, earthy scents, the patter of drops on fronds and leaves, and the enchanting sights of waterfalls, newts, and fungi. It’s also …

A log with two fungii that look like two tiny bird's nests.

Why bird’s nest mushrooms are so fascinating

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With all these wonderful rainy days, the forests are probably bursting at the seams with mushrooms. Some mushrooms, like the bright scarlet waxy cap or the colorful coral fungus, immediately draw your attention as they poke up out of the …

A log with two fungii that look like two tiny bird's nests.

Bird’s Nest Fungus in the Forest

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This fall and winter has definitely been a dry one for us here in California. One thing I’ve noticed is that with limited rainfall comes fewer mushrooms. I have always associated the rainy fall with prime mushroom time. I love …