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We recommend All That the Rain Promises, and More... by David Arora, as a good start to identifying mushrooms in the field. If you already have that book we have compiled a list of reputable resources you may want to add to your collection.
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Wherever you are at in your mycology knowledge, you are welcome to join us in a small group study session, to learn more about the science of mushrooms. In these sessions, you will learn about classification, botanical Latin, using keys to identify a specimen, habitat, and so much more. Enrollment opens in March and will begin in April. You could also create your own group of 2-5 people and go through the modules anytime. We encourage you to look at the Modules to see a syllabi, lesson plans, resources, and foray guidelines for collecting and cataloging specimens.
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