No matter where you go in New York, if you see trees there must be mushrooms!! What are mushrooms, you may ask? A mushroom is the spore-bearing fruiting body of a fungus which is a member of a eukaryotic organisms. Typically mushrooms are collected in the late summer and fall. Mushroom hunting is a fun and interesting activity for the whole family to enjoy. However, be cautious when identifying mushrooms because there are edible as well as toxic types.
