Identifying Mushrooms, Lichens, and Fungi in Georgia

Resources for Fungal Identification

A hiker wants to learn to identify mushrooms, lichens, and fungi encountered on trails. While not a mycologist, the author recommends connecting with experts and using reliable references.

Local Club and Walks

The Mushroom Club of Georgia meets monthly at the Atlanta Botanical Garden and sponsors guided mushroom walks—excellent hands-on learning opportunities.

Recommended Books

• A Field Guide to Southern Mushrooms (out of print but available online)
• Mushrooms (recent edition with an excellent “shape” identification guide)

Online Resources

• Mushroom Identification
• Tom Volk’s Fungi Page
• Shape Key to Fungi on Wood
• MushroomExpert.com