Talk Of Alaska

Photo: Mark Byzewski For many Alaskans, fall’s cooler temperatures and wet weather signal the peak of mushroom season. Two regional fungus festivals are happening this month, and whether you’re a veteran forager or a budding mycologist, there’s so much to learn about and discover in the woods and your own backyard. Listen here: HOST: Adelyn Baxter GUESTS: Kate Mohatt, Prince William Sound Zone Ecologist, U.S. Forest Service Cathy Renfeldt, executive director, Cordova Chamber of Commerce Gabriel Wingard, co-president, Turnagain Arm Mycological Society LINKS: Girdwood Fungus Fair Cordova Fungus Festival Outdoor Explorer: Gathering and foraging in Alaska PARTICIPATE: Call 907-550-8422 (Anchorage) or 1-800-478-8255 (statewide) during the live broadcast. Send an email to talk@alaskapublic.org (Comments may be read on air). Post your comment during or after the live broadcast on social media (Comments may be read on air). LIVE Broadcast: Tuesday, Sept. 7, 2