We learn more about lichens - their role in nutrient cycling, food, camouflage, pollution monitoring and more!

Vanessa shares her knowledge of and enthusiasm for lichens as we walk through the beautiful rainforest of Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

Put on your citizen scientist hat and do it for the fungi (and lichens and slime moulds)! Fungimap's Great Aussie Fungi Hunt is on from October 1st to 31st. We show how easy it is to take part - get the iNaturalist app, check the Fungimap site for simple instructions and you're on your way!

Cathy and Theresa make a skin serum using the white jelly fungus, Tremella fuciformis and boost its beneficial qualities with the addition of Reishi tincture.

Cathy and Theresa make Reishi tincture using a dual extraction method.

Two years after our first podcast foray, we return to Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve.

We notice lots of fungi (and other critters), touch on fungi identification, discuss using guides and make a rather terrible discovery!

Cathy and Theresa talk Mycology May!

A foray in Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve with Cathy in a wheelchair.

Cathy and Theresa talk about the white jelly fungus, Tremella fuciformis after finding a specimen in Cathy's garden. Then it's off to the kitchen to rustle up a couple of dishes featuring this fungus - valued in many cultures for its medicinal, cosmetic and culinary uses.

Your hosts, Cathy and Theresa, chat about the iconic red and white 'fairytale' fungus, Amanita muscaria

Your hosts Cathy and Theresa chat about what's coming up in their show that's all about fungi.