September 5, 2026
A Young Peregrine on the Ascent
Yesterday in the Mohonk Preserve near New Paltz, N.Y., Chris Nadareski of the NYC DEP released four young rehabbed peregrines,…
When I participated in a mushroom-foraging event at the John Burroughs Nature Sanctuary on Saturday, one of the experts showed me what's known as bird's nest fungus.
It sure was aptly named — and it was so small that it belonged next to a doll's house.
More on this amazing fungus here.
This is the most charming fungus ever! I read up on it and it was said that the Indians used it to stimulate fertility. Not poisonous.
That is amazing and so tiny it could go into a doll’s house!
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Pat Price
This is the most charming fungus ever! I read up on it and it was said that the Indians used it to stimulate fertility. Not poisonous.
Marianne Herrmann
That is amazing and so tiny it could go into a doll’s house!