Fungi is one of the few souvenirs you can take home from the national lakeshore, but only forage fruiting bodies if you are ...

Poison control can be reached anytime by calling 800-222-1222. As summertime rolls around, maybe you’re thinking of trying a new activity, like mushroom hunting. You’ve been hearing about these “morel ...

Poison control can be reached anytime by calling 800-222-1222. Mushrooms can be delicious, and being able to find them naturally in your own community -- like you can here in Michigan -- is an extra ...

Mushrooms are a savory fungus being added to meals on a more frequent basis. They are beneficial to one’s health because they promote lower cholesterol, provide a source of Vitamin D and decrease risk ...

Foragers look at late summer rains like dinner bells signaling a feast. When moisture collects in soil and decaying hardwoods, fungal mycelium sends up heavenly fruiting bodies that we like to call ...

PORTAGE, Mich. — What started out as a fun and tasty culinary trend has now become a major threat to Michigan’s forests. Golden oyster mushrooms, known for their yellow caps and nutty flavor, became ...

A trendy species of mushroom could be a new threat to Michigan’s forests. The golden oyster mushroom is native to Asia. But people here have been growing them for some time as they’ve become ...

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — Golden oyster mushrooms, with their bright yellow caps and nutty flavor, have become popular for home growers and foragers. But what started as a kitchen trend is now ...

A mushroom initially grown for culinary taste is now threatening Michigan's natural resources. An article published in The Conversation describes the impact of golden oyster mushrooms (Pleurotus ...

LANSING, Mich. (WPBN/WGTU)— Golden oyster mushrooms have started to invade parts of southern Michigan, and could soon spread into northern Michigan, as well. Meteorologist Ethan Foreman explains why ...