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The Magic of mushrooms: Why our local fungi are so important

Spring coral and morel mushrooms
Courtesy of Rachel Zoller
Spring coral and morel mushrooms

On this edition of Oregon On The Record, you'll hear from Chris Melotti of the Cascade Mycological Society, about how fungi are a critical member of the ecosystem throughout our region.

The society does a lot to educate the public about mushrooms, how to forage for them safely and how to appreciate what they do for the environment. The marvelous, miraculous mushroom, may be the unsung hero of our forests.

Michael Dunne is the host and producer for KLCC’s public affairs show, Oregon On The Record. In this role, Michael interviews experts from around Western and Central Oregon to dive deep into the issues that matter most to the station’s audience. Michael also hosts and produces KLCC’s leadership podcast – Oregon Rainmakers, and writes a business column for The Chronicle which serves Springfield and South Lane County.