Illinois forager/educator Michael Baker (@edible_illinois) is back on the show, this time to teach us about a cool mushroom called Hen of the Woods (A.K.A. Maitake). Join us as Michael shares his love of this fascinating polypore, while Meredith giggles at all his jokes. His enthusiasm is contagious! Keep up to date with his projects and classes at www.edibleillinois.com. Use his favorite mushroom knife, @opinelofficiel on your next foraging quest.

Midwest Wild Harvest Festival shoutouts:

Sam Thayer and Melissa Price (Facebook)

Alan Bergo (@foragerchef)

Tim Clemens (@mnforager)

Dwight Zietlow (find on FB)

Linda Black Elk (@linda.black.elk)

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