The Split Gill Mushroom (Schizophyllum commune) adapts brilliantly to climate swings, breaking down stubborn wood with a twist! Could its bioremediation potential change our approach to environmental cleanup? #FungiExplained #EcoScience #SpringFungi

Crowded Parchment (Stereum complicatum) pops up in spring like a hidden blueprint on wood, revealing surprising textures and forms. What secret might its silent spring debut unfold? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi

Column Stinkhorn (Clathrus columnatus) employs a secret insect invite to spread its spores—nature's own clever strategy! In spring, its striking form emerges. How do you reckon this design evolved? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi #Mycology

Flowerpot Parasol (Leucocoprinus birnbaumii): This indoor marvel thrives in the moist pulse of spring, revealing the secret life in your favourite plant pots. Ever wondered what tiny urban ecosystems might be hiding in plain sight? #FungiExplained #UrbanMycology #SpringFungi

Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) turns damp, decaying wood into a living canvas of survival artistry. Its spongy form thrives in wet spring conditions, reshaping forest dynamics. How do you think nature masters its own design? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi

Elf Cups (Sarcoscypha spp.) burst onto forest floors this spring, signalling warming weather and shifting climates. Could early fungi reshape how we understand nature’s timelines? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi

Red-banded polypore (Fomitopsis pinicola) emerges as spring awakens, transforming forest decay into a hidden network of life. Could this woodland architect secretly boost biodiversity? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi #ForestScience

Jelly Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) bursts onto spring scenes, transforming wood into a secret laboratory of decomposition. How do you think this amazing fungal architect influences local ecosystems? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi #EcoScience

Spring Polypore (Lentinus arcularius) emerges on decaying logs with a secret talent for detoxifying polluted sites. Could this early spring fungus be nature’s own bio-cleanup crew? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi #Mycology

Tetracladium setigerum – a springtime decomposer hard at work, subtly transforming our soils as nature reawakens. What impact do you think its spring emergence has on our ecosystem? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi #SoilScience

Black Stone Flower (Parmotrema perlatum) pops up on tree bark, boasting intriguing compounds and a mystery of forest chemistry. What hidden secrets might its active biochemistry reveal? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi

Ruby Bonnet (Cruentomycena viscidocruenta): Early spring unveils these scarlet gems lighting up forest floors. Could climate shifts be fueling a secret alliance in nature? #FungiExplained #SpringFungi

📆: 6.21.2025
📍: Marine Park
Here is the list for our first ever walk in Marine Park!

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We explored the north end near Alley Creek with Alley Pond Environmental Center —an org protecting & educating around this vital green space.

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Thanks to Amy Plattsmier for leading!

About 15 people on a ~3 hr. walk

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🚶‍♂️ High Rock Park, Staten Island
📆 May 18, 2025
Pop-up walk magic: 111 taxa in 4 hrs with 9 folks! 🍄 1st Russulas, Lactarius, Eyelash Cups + park & city firsts. Thx @trybuch.com 4 leading!
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