Ariel's Mushroom Co.
Ariel's first book is currently a finalist in the Foreword INDIE Best Book Awards in the Nonfiction Juvenile category!
Find the finalist list for the Nonfiction Juvenile HERE
"A perfect guide for beginners, Mushrooms & Fungi for Kids starts with an introduction to the kingdom of Fungi. Then it guides readers through the shapes, colors, and forms of mushrooms. The book further discusses mushrooms’ important role in the environment, their relationships with insects, and more. In the field-guide section, fungi are organized by shape and structure to help kids (and adults) start understanding the basics of the mushroom world. While this is not a guide to foraging, readers can gain a lifelong appreciation of mushrooms and fungi by learning to recognize the major groups of them."
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Upcoming Events
Wild Mushrooms 101: Grand Rapids, MNWed, May 13601 SW 7th St
Wild Mushrooms 101: Duluth, MNThu, Jun 18Duluth Folk School
Wild Mushrooms 101 PLUS Guided Hike: Duluth, MN AreaSat, Jul 11Boulder Lake Environmental Learning Cent
Sax-Zim Bog Fungi Foray and WorkshopSun, Jul 12Sax-Zim Bog Welcome Center
Foraging Camp: Avon, MNFri, Jul 17Avon Hills Folk School
About
Learning. Teaching. Sharing.
Ariel Bonkoski is a mushroom identification expert and author that resides in Duluth, Minnesota. She has been studying fungi since 2016 and is now one of the most active mushroom identifiers in North America. Ariel has taught mushroom identification courses and led forays for colleges, public schools, mycological societies, and nature centers all over North America. Ariel started Ariel’s Mushroom Co. in 2022 so she could focus all of her attention to teaching and learning more about mushrooms. Ariel is best known for her friendly and enthusiastic approach to teaching about mushrooms. She is an active Master Naturalist, with a passion for learning, giving back to nature, and connecting people to nature. Ariel spends much of her free time camping, hiking, and foraging.
