Kara ThorntonDec 13, 20232 minThe Harsh Truth Behind Those Cute Dancing FluffsDid you know the Hemlock trees in the Eastern region of the US are threatened by an incredibly destructive, invasive insect? The catch?...
Kara ThorntonMar 15, 20233 minGuide to Identifying the Ash Tree - A Morel Favorite 🍄 'Tis the season for scouting Morel mushrooms! Do you know how to recognize an Ash tree? Fraxinus americanus "White Ash" With the start of...
Kara ThorntonMar 1, 20232 minNC's Hated Yellow Haze... with a Twist 🌲 🌳 If you've ever spent time in North Carolina during the Spring or late Summer seasons, chances are you're familiar with the thick yellow...
Kara ThorntonJan 25, 20233 minHow to Identify Poison Ivy: 3 Pro Tips!I'm sure you've heard the classic "Leaves of 3... Let it be..." but what else?? Basically any further information would be better... why...
Kara ThorntonJan 17, 20234 minWaterfall Photography: 4 Essential TipsEver tried to capture the beauty of a waterfall but just couldn't get it right? Let's break down how to take a great waterfall photo with...
Kara ThorntonJan 11, 20232 minWhat in Tarnation?? A Cactus Wren!If you've ever spent time in the American South West, chances are you've heard this bird's unique call. Cactus Wren (Campylorhynchus...
Kara ThorntonNov 17, 20223 minLion's Mane Mushroom & Medicinal BenefitsDid You Know - The Lion's Mane Mushroom has been found to improve cognitive health and even help treat cancer? Hericium Erinaceus...
Kara ThorntonAug 30, 20222 minSpore Prints: A FREE & EASY Artistic Activity!This 2 minute project will have you discovering beauty in the small and simple things that surround you... Mushrooms! Are you interested...
Kara ThorntonAug 12, 20222 minIs there a "Peach Chanterelle"??Y'all we are deeeeep in chanterelle season, so we're going to dive into the nitty gritty: I'm talking breaking these babies down into...
Kara ThorntonAug 2, 20222 minThe Resilient Cinnabar ChanterelleAs the summer heat builds, we’ve noticed that of all chanterelle species, Cinnabar Chanterelles have been the most persistent fruiting...
Kara ThorntonJun 27, 20222 minWhat Makes a Mushroom, a 'Bolete' Mushroom?'Bolete' - Maybe you've heard the term, maybe you haven't... Either way, after learning this word, identifying mushrooms should seem a...
Kara ThorntonJun 24, 20223 minDo Blue Mushrooms Exist?Yes! Meet one of our favorite fungi: Lactarius indigo - better known as the 'Indigo Milk Cap' 💙 Let's jump right in: The photo above...
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