Taking a walk in the forest these days carries the added delight of fall mushrooms. With the bit of rainfall we've had, many different species are showing up all over the forest. The oysters are especially plentiful growing on old alder trees, sometime just out of reach, and the chanterelles are beginning to make their appearance through the forest floor. Here is a selection of photographs we took of the fall mushrooms - from the classic to the strange. We also have Chanterelle Mushroom and Matsutake or Pine Mushroom pages.

Remember - always get your mushrooms checked by a knowledgeable person before eating. It's a good idea to eat just a little of an edible mushroom that is new to you and check for a reaction, then go wild and indulge in these fall offerings.