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Firefly summer, foxfire fall
The brightest nights in the forest are under a full moon in winter, after the leaves have fallen. On magical moonlit nights when there is...
Tal Galton
3 min read


Why Efts Worship Mushrooms
Further evidence that the world of the forest revolves around #fungi. If you’ve hiked with me, you’ve heard me rhapsodize about how...
Tal Galton
2 min read


This Picture is Worth 300 Words
This photo tells a story about a mushroom and a plant. Two species are clearly visible: a slightly snail-chewed red-capped Russula...
Tal Galton
2 min read


Appalachian orchids: hidden gems of the mountain forests
This was originally published in Asheville's Mountain Xpress in August, 2017. August is one of our peak months for Blue Ridge Orchids. A...
Tal Galton
4 min read
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