NAMA 2024: MYCO MAGIC IN THE CASCADES 🍄 The MycoGeeky Podcast

In this special episode, we’re diving deep into the unforgettable experiences and discoveries from NAMA’s Annual Foray in Randle, WA! 

Join us as we recap the event's highlights, from rare fungal finds in the lush Cascades to memorable workshops and field explorations. We’ll also be joined by several special guests who attended the foray, sharing their unique insights, standout moments, and expert knowledge. 

GUEST INCLUDE:

Ken Buegeleisen is the Foray Chairman for this year’s NAMA Annual Foray, bringing his extensive organizational expertise and passion for fungi to one of the nation’s premier mycology events. 

Aaron Hilliard is the creator of Mushroom Wonderland, a popular YouTube channel that takes viewers into the captivating world of mushroom foraging, identification, and education. 

David Rogers is the founder of the Olympic Peninsula Fungi Festival, a celebrated event that brings together mushroom enthusiasts, foragers, and scientists to explore and enjoy the rich fungal biodiversity of Washington’s Olympic Peninsula. 

Ariel Bonkoski is a self-taught mushroom identification expert who resides in Duluth, Minnesota. She has studied fungi since 2016 and is now one of North America's most active mushroom identifiers. 

Appalachian Ash is a skilled forager, cultivator, and mushroom chef from the heart of Appalachia. Her culinary expertise and passion for wild foods earned her the top spot in the 2024 NAMA Chopped-style Recipe Contest.

The MycoMommas are a dynamic duo of mushroom cultivators and preservation experts who specialize in innovative methods for freeze-drying and preserving fungi. 

Happi Hyphae is an Ohio-based cultivator known for his expertise in growing exotic and wood-loving mushroom species. 

Ken Buegeleisen  can be found at: 
➡️ Web:  https://www.walkinthewoods.co/

Aaron Hilliard of Mushroom Wonderland can be found at: 
➡️ YouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@mushroomwonderland1

Ariel Bonkoski can be found at: 
➡️ Web:  https://www.arielsmushroomco.com/

David Rogers can be found at: 
➡️ Web:  https://www.opfungifestival.com/

MycoMommas can be found at: 
➡️ Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/mycomommas
➡️ Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100081250916435

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