Systematic Botany and Mycology Laboratory
A massive, searchable fungal database maintained by the United States Department of Agriculture's Agricultural Research Service.
Fungi For Fun
Fun, fanciful fungus art from the United Kingdom. This Webmaster particularly likes the Mushroom Table!
MykoWeb
This site is a veritable clearing-house of useful information about mushrooms. Created and maintained by Michael Wood (Webmaster for both the North American Mycological Association and the Mycological Society of San Francisco), MykoWeb is probably best known for its massive mushroom database, The Fungi of California.
The Mushroom Art of Marie Heerkens
New York artist and mycophile Marie F. Heerkens has done some truly beautiful work in the field of Mushroom Art, from photography to watercolors to mushroom paper to amazing wood-burner etchings (called pyrography) on dried Artist Conk (Ganoderma applanatum) mushrooms. Her work is striking and totally unique. Be sure to investigate her site fully; there are lots of treasures to be unearthed!
Mushrooms and Man
This is an unauthorized but very well-presented copy of the chapter "Mushrooms, Civilization and History" from Paul Stamets' book Growing Gourmet and Medicinal Mushrooms. Very impressive use of our copyrighted material. ;-)
Tom Volk's Fungi
Tom Volk teaches courses in Mycology and Biology at the University of Wisconsin at La Crosse. His Page is jam-packed with useful information for both the beginner and the seasoned mushroom enthusiast: an introduction to the fungal kingdom, monthly features on specific mushroom species, links, and many, many pictures. An invaluable resource for the fungally inclined!
The Mycological Society of America
From their "About" Page: "The Mycological Society of America is a scientific society dedicated to advancing the science of mycology - the study of fungi of all kinds including mushrooms, truffles, yeasts, plant pathogens, and medically important fungi." We couldn't have put it better ourselves, save to add that the MSA is also the publisher of the internationally respected journal Mycologia. Pay them a visit, and maybe even join up!
The World Wide Web
Virtual Library: Mycology
Compliments of Cornell University. An excellent resource for anyone interested in mushrooms and mycology. Take the time to browse around in the other areas of the Virtual Library while you're there!
The USDA National
Agricultural Statistics Service
An extremely useful Web site for mushroom cultivators and anyone else involved in the agriculture industry. Many downloadable tables and charts, readable through most works/spreadsheet applications.
A Tribute to Marina Sabina
Maria Sabina became one of the most well known woman healers of Mexico, using psilocybin mushrooms in religious and healing ceremonies. This page is a window into her life. Constructed by Chris King, a noted mycologist from New Zealand, this Web site also describes the works of R. Gordon Wasson, noted author and pioneering ethnomycologist. An excellent resource for those who have an interest in this subject.
The Web site of David W. Fischer
Renowned mycologist, author and photographer David W. Fischer offers an in-depth mushroom information Page. Coauthor of Edible Wild Mushrooms of North America and Mushrooms of Northeastern North America, David's Page abounds with helpful mushroom info, pictures and links. Pay him a visit!
Mycotaxon, the Journal of Fungal Systematics
Mycotaxon, as the name implies, is a journal dedicated to the taxonomy of fungi. November/December 1998's issue includes an article on Psilocybe weilii, a bluing Psilocybe identified by Paul Stamets and included in his book Psilocybin Mushrooms of the World.
The Edible Mycorrhizal Mushroom Research Group
Eric Danell of the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences has assembled a base of information concerning the Golden Truffle (Chantarellus cibarius), including his own extensive work on the subject. This site contains information on habitat, composition, use and cultivation of this and other species of ectomycorrhizal fungi. Fascinating!
The North American Mycological Association (NAMA)
A good centralized depot of information, news and tools for the mycologically inclined. Includes links to local mycological societies, calendars of mushroom-related events, educational resources, and more. You might even want to sign up to join NAMA while you're there!
EcoYardFarming.com
Avid environmentalist, permaculturist and "gentleman farmer" Bailey Struss has created a terrific site dedicated to his efforts and experiments in backyard farming. It is chock-full of articles, photos and other useful information for those who are interested in the ecologically sustainable cultivation of "backyard" foods—including mushrooms!
EcoGeek
This regularly-updated blog features new and ongoing developments in ecological technology, from the simple to the sophisticated.
Ocean Arks International
OAI, a project of ecological designers and authors John Todd and Nancy Jack Todd, is a 501(c)3 foundation dedicated to the research and implementation of sustainable ecological design, with a focus on water remediation. The Todds' excellent book, A Safe and Sustainable World: the Promise of Ecological Design, is also available through Fungi Perfecti.
The FDA's "Bad Bug Book"
A project of the US Food and Drug Administration's Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition, The Foodborne Pathogenic Microorganisms and Natural Toxins Handbook is a terrific online resource for information on a wide variety of naturally-occurring substances that are harmful to humans and other species. Includes a great section on mushroom toxins!
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)
WWOOF matches up volunteers and worthy sustainable projects/organizations around the world. What a cool idea!
The Sustainable Village
This is a massive online clearing-house of products, projects and resources to help turn the dream of sustainability into reality. Geared toward the needs of developing nations, The Sustainable Village is putting ingenuity and technology to work for the betterment of the planet. Their specialty is design, supply and international shipping of renewable energy and appropriate technology systems for projects in developing countries.
The ZERI Foundation
The ZERI (Zero Emissions Research and Initiatives) Foundation is a non-profit organization dedicated to the redefining of industrial production away from models where the production of waste is considered normal. In the Zero Emissions model, every by-product has its use. More than just a think tank, the ZERI Foundation works to implement this model by initiating pilot projects with companies, institutions and governments worldwide.
Folding@Home
In the tradition of the enormously popular SETI@Home Program, this project of Stanford University's Biochemistry Department uses your personal computer's idle time to process simulations, in order to help crack the mystery of how proteins self-assemble ("fold"). Yet another fantastic use of your computer's spare up-time....definitely better than flying toasters!
"Wildman" Steve Brill
Naturalist and author Steve Brill has been offering ecological tours in the Northeast for nearly 20 years. Drop by his Web site and check out his extensive list of educational resources, and maybe sign up for a tour!
Jaffe Bros. Natural Foods
In business since 1948, Jaffe Bros. offers Certified Organic, untreated fruits, nuts and other fine food products. Webmaster's Recommendation: If you're a fan of this sort of thing, try their organic salt-rolled Greek black olives....not quite as obnoxious as some Greek olives on the market, but they'll grab your attention!
The National Library of Medicine's Free Medline Plus
Another free Medline database, including drug information, articles relating to disease, links to doctors and hospitals, and much more.
OncoLink: the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center
An exhaustive storehouse of knowledge concerning all aspects of cancer, from physiological to social to financial. Positively loaded with articles, news and links.
The Garden Community Directory
This is a vast and well-organized directory of gardening-related information, including product suppliers, newsgroups, Web rings, mailing lists and other resources.
The National Cancer Institute's Cancer Atlas
An amazing and sometimes chilling collection of maps tracing incidences of various cancer types over two separate time periods, sortable by cancer type, race (black and white only, at this point) and gender. What is it with the Southeast anyway??
The SETI@Home Program
This is without doubt one of the most interesting things you can do with your computer's idle time. SETI, the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, has created a program that allows home computers (both PC and Mac) to link up to SETI's computer system, download a packet of information obtained from outer space by SETI's radio telescopes, and analyze it for intelligent content. After analysis, your computer uploads the results and requests a new packet of information. All this takes place during periods of no activity, and in fact some versions of the software run as a screen-saver. Hundreds of thousands of people have already downloaded SETI@Home, allowing the organization to take advantage of millions of otherwise unused computer cycles worldwide. Definitely worth visiting!
Café Mam Coffee
Shade grown, Certified Organic, pesticide-free coffee from a cooperative farm in Chiapas, Mexico. Brought to you by Royal Blue Organics of Eugene, Oregon, Café Mam coffee is socially responsible, ecologically sustainable and a fantastic cup o' joe to boot. Webmastster's recommendation: try the Tango blend, if you're into coffee that gets your attention. The truly fearless will want to try the French Roast!
Intrepidtrips.com: the Web Site of Ken Kesey
The late, great Ken Kesey is the author of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Once a Great Notion and Sailor Song, among other works, and one of the original Merry Pranksters. Stories, art, and links to the bizarre and horizon-expanding abound at this site.
The Southern Poverty Law Center
Founded in 1971 in Montgomery, Alabama, The Southern Poverty Law Center is a non-profit organization that works to promote human rights and racial equality. The SPLC has been involved in many educational efforts and legal actions in this noble endeavor. They're definitely worth a visit!
Hyperborea: Terence McKenna
The late great Terence McKenna: the legendary Psychonaut of his generation, whose peculiar affection for psilocybin-containing mushrooms has lead him on a philosophical path that has attracted the scorn of skeptics and the adulations of some of the greatest futurists of our time!
The Growing Edge
Growing Edge is a publication by and for the new generation of ecological agriculturists. Visit their Web site for information on hydroponics, permaculture, sustainable agriculture and more!
Fairness & Accuracy in Reporting (FAIR)
Most renowned (and sometimes reviled) for the book The Way Things Aren't: Rush Limbaugh's Reign of Error, this media watchdog organization has a lot of fascinating information to offer on their Web site. A little something for everybody!
Ask Dr. Andrew Weil
Dr. Andrew Weil is available for general questions concerning health-related issues through his Hot-Wired internet site. Author of The Natural Mind, Spontaneous Healing and many other books, his advice resonates with wisdom.
Consumer Reports
America's leading consumer magazine is online! There's a lot of free information available on their Page, along with a paid subscription service. Worth a look!
Steelhead Fabricators
Steel artisan John Hicks produces some truly beautiful and fun metalwork designs for the home, garden, wherever. Webmaster's recommendation: I picked up one of his Stainless Steelheads for our dining room. It looks superb against our brick fireplace!
