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Hikes Of Georgia connects people to nature through guided hikes, fungi forays, and environmental education. We explore the rich biodiversity of Georgia’s ecosystems and are now leading data-driven initiatives through our Ecological Data Alliance division.

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02/23/2026

This is a question I sometimes get. I promise I’m not judging… but fungi have BEEN minding their own kingdom.

Mushrooms don’t photosynthesize.
They don’t have chlorophyll.
They don’t make their own food like plants do.

Instead? They absorb nutrients from their environment, breaking down wood, leaves, and organic matter like tiny forest recyclers.

And here’s the plot twist:

Genetically… fungi are actually more closely related to humans and animals than plants. 🧬

So no… they’re not plants.
They’re their own biological kingdom.

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02/13/2026

Are these the first-ever fungi farmers?🤯 These ants have been farming fungus for 60 million years… long before humans ever planted crops. 🐜🍄
While exploring Costa Rica this week, we came across one of the most extraordinary species on the planet, the leaf-cutter ant (Atta cephalotes).

They don’t eat the leaves they carry.

Instead, they use fresh leaf cuttings to cultivate a specialized fungus called Leucoagaricus gongylophorus, their colony’s primary food source.

The ants chew the leaves into pulp.
The fungus breaks it down.
And produces nutrient-rich structures called gongylidia that feed the entire colony.

This partnership is so ancient and advanced that:
• The ants cannot survive without the fungus
• The fungus cannot reproduce without the ants
• The fungus no longer produces spores, it relies entirely on the queen to carry it to new colonies

This symbiosis began roughly 60 million years ago.

And yes… they even defend their fungal gardens from parasitic fungi like Escovopsioides nivea.

Nature has been running sustainable agriculture long before we ever figured it out.

📍 Not Georgia, filmed in Costa Rica
🌿 Still fungi. Still ecosystem magic.
Did you know ants were fungal farmers? 🤯
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12/12/2025

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🆔 Ischnoderma resinosum ~ “Resinous Polypore”
😋 Edible 😋
Ischnoderma resinosum is a species of fungus in the family Fomitopsidaceae. It is commonly known as the resinous polypore, late fall polypore, or benzoin bracket. Originally described as Boletus resinosus in 1794 by German botanist Heinrich Schrader. It has acquired an extensive synonymy in its taxonomic history, having been juggled between several genera. Petter Karsten transferred it to Ischnoderma in 1879 to give it the name by which it is currently known. This saprophytic fungus fruits on hardwood logs and stumps in autumn. A widely distributed species, it has been recorded from Africa, Asia, Europe, and North America. Young, soft specimens may be cooked and eaten, but the species becomes hard and unpalatable in age.
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12/05/2025

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🆔 Inonotus dryadeus ~ “Oak Bracket ”
Inonotus dryadeus (syn. Pseudoinonotus dryadeus), commonly known as oak bracket, warted oak polypore, weeping polypore or weeping conk, is an inedible species of fungus belonging to the genus Inonotus, which consists of bracket fungi with fibrous flesh. Most often found growing at the base of oak trees, it causes white rot and decay of the trunks. A parasitic saprobic fungus, with spores entering wounds on broadleaf trees (predominantly oak, although sometimes maple, elm and chestnut). It secretes an amber liquid which weeps from tubes in its upper surface. It's been observed in North America and temperate northern Europe, where it is described as widespread but locally common. Presence of a fruit body may indicate that the mycelium has penetrated and weakened the root crown of the tree.
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11/30/2025

Let's turn trails into memories and moments into stories. 🥾✨ Whether you're a seasoned hiker or taking your first steps, Hikes of Georgia invites you to explore the wonders of nature and forge connections that last a lifetime. 🌿📸 Tag your hiking buddy and share your favorite trail moments in the comments below! Let's inspire each other to new heights!
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11/28/2025

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🆔 Hericium erinaceus ~ “lion’s-mane mushroom”
⚕️ Medicinal & Edible 😋
Hericium erinaceus, commonly known as lion’s mane mushroom produces edible fruiting bodies that are used as food and in traditional medicine for optimizing cognitive performance and healing neurodegenerative brain functions. H. erinaceus is common in gourmet cooking, with young specimens considered the best. Alongside shiitake (Lentinus edodes) and oyster (Pleurotus ostreatus) mushrooms, H. erinaceus is used as a specialty mushroom in recipes.
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11/21/2025

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🆔 Pholiota aurivella ~ “Golden Pholiota”
Commonly known as the golden pholiota, this is a species of fungus in the family Strophariaceae. Bright to golden yellow, viscid when young and with relatively dark scales. The stem is up to 15 cm long, pale and is scaly closer to the bottom. It is sticky or slimy when moist. It grows in clusters on live or dead trees. It is found in native forest of New Zealand, southern Canada, and in the United States. It is frequently found in the American West and Southwest, especially in late summer and fall. Most field guides list it as inedible, and though it has sometimes been consumed, it or similar species contain toxins that cause gastric upset
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11/16/2025

You can take the forager out of the forest, but you can’t take the forest out of the forager.

What’s your go-to “restaurant mushroom”? 🍽️
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11/14/2025

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🆔 Hemileccinum/Leccinum rubropunctum ~ “Ashtray Bolete”
Leccinum rubropunctum is a species of bolete fungus characterized by its medium to large size, brown cap with red or reddish-brown pores, and white or pale yellow stem. In East and Central Texas, it typically fruits in late summer to early fall, often associated with oak trees, particularly Quercus buckleyi and Quercus stellata. The fungus can be found in a variety of habitats, including woodland edges, savannas, and along roadsides, where oaks are present. Its distribution in the region appears to be widespread, but sporadic, with fruiting bodies often occurring singly or in small groups.
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11/09/2025

There’s something magical about fall mornings in Georgia — crisp air, quiet woods, and fresh fungi greeting you on the trail. 🍁

Today’s finds: Oyster mushrooms and Wood Ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) — two fascinating species that thrive in the cool, damp breath of autumn. One soft and savory, the other gelatinous and full of texture — both reminding us how diverse the forest truly is. 🌿

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