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Expert Forager Finds Abundance Of Wild Mushrooms Following Storms

"I love mushrooms because it's literally the beginning of creation and it's everything, it's in everything," said Tony Alvarez.

Mushroom foraging in the Bay Area
Mushroom foraging in the Bay Area (CBS)

February 17, 2023

The wet winter in the Bay Area has fungi sprouting up all over the place, but hikers are advised to know what they're doing before they consider foraging for mushrooms.

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Some fungi growing around Bay Area parks can be dangerously toxic. There are also important rules to be aware of before attempting any collecting.

"I love mushrooms because it's literally the beginning of creation and it's everything, it's in everything," said Tony Alvarez. "This beautiful world would not be possible without the mycological world."

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