
Ariel Bonkoski
I am a self-taught mushroom identification expert that resides in Duluth, Minnesota. I have been studying fungi since 2016 and am now one of the most active mushroom identifiers in North America. I have taught mushroom identification courses and led forays for colleges, public schools, mycological societies, and nature centers all over North America. I founded my business, Ariel’s Mushroom Co., in 2022 so that I could teach about mushrooms full-time. I am an active Master Naturalist, with a passion for learning, giving back to nature, and connecting people to nature. I spend much of my free time camping, hiking, and foraging.