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Aug 24

Central Texas Mycological Society — Angel Schatz, left, and Sam McChesney, aka “Sam the Fungi,” of the Central Texas Mycological Society have led several hikes this summer on Austin-area trails to bring together people who love mushrooms. (Photos by Addie Broyles)

I’ve been hiking on the Barton Creek Greenbelt since I moved to Austin, but I’d never been on a hike like this.

It was late Jul…

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