FORAY IN THE FOREST
For the first time in years, the mushrooms fruited in profusion, thanks to the recent rains. We hosted a foray, forum, and fiesta for friends and neighbors.

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1. Joan made some spore prints for demonstration purposes
2. Martin and Karn get some tips before setting out
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4. Karn, ever alert to flowers (also profuse), spotted monkey flowers at the Fairy Place
5. Back home, the work of identification began
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7. The dissection microscope provided close up views
9. Three generations of Skowyras arrived
11. Ray at head of table
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13. Spore prints
16. Skip enjoyed the swing
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23. Marianne and hummer
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25. Louis, Skip, Carolyn, Rosie
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27. Stroll to the benches with Zippy
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