Owen Janson
Haverford College
Project
Learning to Love the Mushroom
Poland, Slovenia, France, Italy, England, Japan, China
Mushroom foraging represents a direct and intimate relationship between people and nature. This year I will explore how this pursuit manifests in several communities where mushroom hunting is a celebrated pastime, a source of income, or both. Comparing these communities to those that do not pursue wild edible mushrooms as a natural resource, I will gain an understanding of mushroom hunting approaches that maximize safety, enjoyment, and sustainability.