What: West Bragg Creek Day Use Area
When did the foray occur: Aug 24, 2019
Foray Length: 3 hours
Attendance: 7 people
Mushroom Species Found:
Edible mushrooms included:
- Lycoperdon pyriforme
- Russulas
- Orange Lactarius
- Gomphus clavatus (Pig’s Ears)
- Leccinum (aspen)
- Hericium
- Hedgehogs
- Suillus sp.
- Pleurotus sp.
Other non-edibles in abundance included
- Clavariadelphus ligula
- Cortinarius sp.
- Ramaria sp.
- Clitocybe sp.
- Pholiota sp.
- Coprinus sp. and numerous polypores including Artist’s Conk.
Terrain: Mixed conifer / aspen woods. Included descent into moist pond area.
Weather Conditions: Pleasant and sunny with some cloudy periods.
Additional Comments: N/A
