mushrooms in Menlo Park

Calling all mushroom experts: What are these?

Menlo Park resident David Sowerwine noticed these mushrooms, which he describes as "Disneyesque fantasy 'schroms", popping up at the base of oak trees in his

by Linda Hubbard
on January 8, 2023

Rainy winter makes for all kinds of mushroom monsters

Afternoon update by Bill: "I'm a little early today, but reporting another .15" since this morning. That brings my backyard total to 25.1". This is the

by Linda Hubbard
on February 17, 2017

More on the mushrooms popping up all over Menlo Park

We heard from Menlo Park resident Eric Sabelman who discovered black mushrooms in his yard last year: "The black mushrooms of last February have not re-appeared

by Linda Hubbard
on December 19, 2016

With the rains come “lumpy black things” in one Menlo Park backyard

Emailed Menlo Park resident Eric Sabelman: "The rains have encouraged mushrooms to grow that I haven’t seen in years. The most common in my yard

by Linda Hubbard
on February 11, 2016

Spotted: Mushrooms with a splash of seasonal holly

It seems to be the time of year for mushrooms, and we love getting photos! Emails Louise DeDera of Menlo Park: "Discovered this huge mushroom

by Linda Hubbard
on December 28, 2011