Wild Edible Mushrooms of British Columbia

This is the cover of a newly published book, "Wild Edible Mushrooms of British Columbia" by Tom Cervenka, published by Northern Bushcraft Publishing. I also have copy of his previously published book, "Wild Edible Berries of Alberta". Tom said he will be working on a book covering the wild edible mushrooms of Alberta, too, though many are similar to the British Columbia species.

"This field guide covers the wild edible mushrooms of British Columbia that are most suitable for novice mushroom pickers. Learn how to confidently identify mushrooms based on key characteristics and how to distinguish look-alikes. This comprehensive and lightweight guide is ideal for backpackers, hikers, and other nature enthusiasts.

It includes:
- over 120 full color photos of edible mushrooms
- 50 detailed species descriptions that assume no knowledge of mycology
- clear descriptions of the key features of each edible mushroom
- 80 look-alike mushrooms and how to tell them apart
- culinary notes, including tips on preparation and preservation

northernbushcraft.com/wild-edible-mushrooms-of-british-co...

Personally, I never, ever pick and eat wild mushrooms, but several of my friends do. This is something that they grew up with and so have accumulated lots of knowledge about which species are safe to eat. However, just one mistake and you could be in a lot of trouble. As our main Naturalist always says: "All mushrooms are edible, some only once."