Educational Nature Blog | Mobile Mushrooms

What's the Deal with Wisteria?

Ever spotted these colorful cascading blossoms? Here in south eastern region of the US, if you take a drive in the springtime and look...

Five Trees You MUST KNOW to Find Morel Mushrooms

Kara Thornton

Five Trees You MUST KNOW to Find Morel Mushrooms

We all know hunting Morel mushrooms is quite the undertaking... So here's a helpful hack: First, learn to hunt the right trees! Now it...

Mushrooms 101: Common Misconceptions & Myths

Kara Thornton

Mushrooms 101: Common Misconceptions & Myths

Mobile Mushroom's MythBusters Edition: Let's dive right in! The world of fungi is still relatively new to us as far as research and...

The Harsh Truth Behind These Cute Dancing Fluffs

Kara Thornton

The Harsh Truth Behind These Cute Dancing Fluffs

Did you know the Hemlock trees in the Eastern region of the US are threatened by an incredibly destructive, invasive insect? The catch?...

Foraged Chanterelle Pasta Dish with Homemade Pesto 😋

Kara Thornton

Foraged Chanterelle Pasta Dish with Homemade Pesto 😋

This light and flavorful dish is perfect for a hot day, and all you need is a handful of foraged Chanterelles to make it happen! If you...

Kara Thornton

Let's Get Eye-Level with Club Moss 👀

Have you ever noticed greenery along a trail that was giving both plant vibes ✨🪴 AND moss vibes🌟💚 ? And then wondered what it may be?...

Florida's Ferns & a Fascinating Discovery

Kara Thornton

Florida's Ferns & a Fascinating Discovery

Did you know, ferns reproduce via SPORES ?! Just like mushrooms 🍄! And that's just the beginning... We started taking closer look at...

Kara Thornton

Veiled Oyster Fajitas Recipe

One year ago today we harvested a nice bounty of these mushrooms and made some veiled oyster fajitas 😋! The "Veiled Oyster," latin name...

Guide to Identifying the Ash Tree - A Morel Favorite 🍄

Kara Thornton

Guide 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...

NC's Hated Yellow Haze... with a Twist 🌲 🌳

Kara Thornton

NC'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 Thornton

How 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 Thornton

Waterfall Photography: 4 Essential Tips

Ever 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 Thornton

What 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...

🤤 Spicy Southwestern Wraps with Lion's Mane Mushrooms 🍄

Kara Thornton

🤤 Spicy Southwestern Wraps with Lion's Mane Mushrooms 🍄

These vegetarian wraps are packed with protein & flavor that will leave you blissfully satisfied with your brain craving more! By now you...

Kara Thornton

Another Dynamic Year on the Road 🛣️

As we look back on 2022 we're grateful to have been able to travel the United States again, in the comfort of our little silver home 🗺️...

Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta & Oyster Mushrooms

Kara Thornton

Homemade Tagliatelle Pasta & Oyster Mushrooms

Whats better than homemade pasta with fresh foraged mushrooms? Enjoying it with friends of course! Pleurotus ostreatus on fallen Oak tree...

Lion's Mane Mushroom & Medicinal Benefits

Kara Thornton

Lion's Mane Mushroom & Medicinal Benefits

Did You Know - The Lion's Mane Mushroom has been found to improve cognitive health and even help treat cancer? Hericium Erinaceus...

Kara Thornton

Chicken of the Woods & Grits Recipe

Talk about a southern summer staple... Whether its for breakfast, brunch, lunch, or dinner, this dish will have you begging for more!...

Kara Thornton

Learn to Find Crystals at Your Feet!

Did you know quartz crystals and beautiful prisms could be just under the surface of the ground where you walk? Let's take a look: Since...

Spore Prints: A FREE & EASY Artistic Activity!

Kara Thornton

Spore Prints: A FREE & EASY Artistic Activity!

This 2 minute project will have you discovering nature's beauty in new and exciting ways, any time of year! Are you interested in...

Kara Thornton

Pesto Pasta with Cinnabar Chanterelles

Because we gave our favorite mini chanterelles a nice shoutout this month, we wanted to share a recipe that pairs perfectly with...

Kara Thornton

Is 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 Thornton

The Resilient Cinnabar Chanterelle

As the summer heat builds, we’ve noticed that of all chanterelle species, Cinnabar Chanterelles have been the most persistent fruiting...

What Makes a Mushroom, a 'Bolete' Mushroom?

Kara Thornton

What 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 Thornton

Do 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...

Kara Thornton

Copperhead vs Northern Watersnake

It's snake season baby 🐍 - So to be sure you don't make a lethal misstep, let's go over a very important distinction. Unfortunately,...

Kara Thornton

Can You Spot an Amanita Mushroom?

Identifying mushrooms is HARD. So, let's start with one particular category of mushrooms. Amanitas! It's that time of the year here in...

How to Identify & Forage Chanterelle Mushrooms

Kara Thornton

How to Identify & Forage Chanterelle Mushrooms

They're baaaaaaAAAACK! That's right folks - ya heard it here first: Our favorite sweet and nutty friends have arrived and the season is...

Kara Thornton

Can You Spot Spores in the Wild?

Do you have a knack for noticing the little things? Are you drawn to details? Well here's a fun challenge for you: Next time you spot...

Which Edible Mushrooms Should I look for this time of Year?

Kara Thornton

Which Edible Mushrooms Should I look for this time of Year?

During this transitional period from late spring into early summer, quite a few edible mushrooms will start to emerge! Luckily, with the...

Kara Thornton

A Week of FREE Fun in San Diego

San Diego has a lot to offer... so much it can be overwhelming! So let's narrow it down: Here we'll focus on some activities you can...

Sedona, Arizona: A How-To Guide for Camping, Hiking, and Surviving the Crowds

Kara Thornton

Sedona, Arizona: A How-To Guide for Camping, Hiking, and Surviving the Crowds

This beautiful town has seen a lot of change since we last visited just 5 years ago. Overall we still recommend a trip to Sedona; but...

Kara Thornton

How to Find Morel Mushrooms

Want to know how to find these valuable mushrooms? Morel mushrooms are well known for their delicious taste - but even more so for their...

Kara Thornton

Ocean Tumbled Rocks

San Diego offers a beautiful variety of rocks. From desert mountains & slot canyons to the rocky shores of the pacific coast - its...

Kara Thornton

Exploring San Diego's Tide Pools

Growing up on the east coast, tide pools meant warm, shallow lounging pools with a rippled sandy floor and a crab or two. Here in...

Kara Thornton

Mushrooms in the Desert!?

You heard it here first folks: MUSHROOMS ARE RESILIENT & DYNAMIC as heck!! If you've read about our official introduction into...

Meteorites vs Lookalikes: A Simple & Digestible Guide to Identifying Meteorites

Kara Thornton

Meteorites vs Lookalikes: A Simple & Digestible Guide to Identifying Meteorites

Think you've found a ~space rock~ but not sure how to identify it? Here you'll find a comprehensive guide to tell you whether you're...

Kara Thornton

Did I find a Meteorite??

Join us on a journey from the sandy desert floor of Arizona, to the deep, complex corners of the geological web. If you follow us on...

Kara Thornton

What did we Find Perched in the Pines?

An uncommon bird call peaked our interest this morning, followed by a lucky and extremely rare sighting! 🦉 We started our day today...

Kara Thornton

The Modesty of the Mangroves

These resilient mangrove biomes help preserve coastal areas while also providing safe environments for a multitude of species to...

Kara Thornton

The Almighty Osprey

Ever wondered what an Osprey sounds like? Well we've made it to the Florida Keys and an Osprey put on a nice show for us during our...

Florida Bird Encounters Put Hitchcock to Shame

Kara Thornton

Florida Bird Encounters Put Hitchcock to Shame

The sunshine state is well-known for its variety of birds due to its landscape and warm temperatures. But... how much is too much??...

FINALLY: The "Gross" Iguanas we Keep Posting About

Kara Thornton

FINALLY: The "Gross" Iguanas we Keep Posting About

Okay hear me out... I'm usually so sweet to animals, never talking trash, but these scaley scoundrels are INVASIVE and super harmful to...

Golden Pothos: Harmless House Plant or Imminent Invader?? - What To Do with all these Pothos... 🤔

Kara Thornton

Golden Pothos: Harmless House Plant or Imminent Invader?? - What To Do with all these Pothos... 🤔

The common house plant "Golden Pothos" has escaped its confinements and stretched its vines high up the trunks of South Florida's trees!...

Kara Thornton

What's the Deal with Reishi Mushrooms?

"Reishi" is an umbrella term that describes many mushrooms in the Ganoderma genus, and guess what? They're medicinal! Ganoderma curtisii...

Myco-heterotrophs: "Pine Sap" vs "Ghost Pipe"

Kara Thornton

Myco-heterotrophs: "Pine Sap" vs "Ghost Pipe"

Recently we posted about an encounter with a myco-heterotroph that we thought was "Pine Sap" but as it turns out it was its sister plant...

Kara Thornton

Wildlife in Florida

Mabel and I were lucky enough to get up close and personal with a Great Blue Heron on our afternoon walk yesterday! Ardea herodias,...

Kara Thornton

Anhinga vs Cormorant

These two aquatic birds commonly inhabit the same areas and are easily confused, but fear not! I've come up with the perfect solution!...

Kara Thornton

One Year Ago...

As we were hunkering down in a storm just two nights ago with flooding and high winds all around us in South Carolina, we started...

Kara Thornton

Edible Wild Enoki vs Deadly Galerina

During the winter months we can still forage delicious edible mushrooms, but always know your lookalikes! Flammulina velutipes "Wild...