03/08/2026
🍄🦈 Shark Week had its turn... now it’s time for SHROOM WEEK.
Welcome to Episode 1, where we’re venturing into the forests of Mexico to meet the incredibles Hongueras—the women who have spent generations foraging for wild mushrooms and protecting a tradition that is as rich as the forests themselves.
These aren’t just mushroom hunters. They’re knowledge keepers, storytellers, and guardians of their communities’ relationship with the land. From identifying edible species to passing down generations of fungal wisdom, Las Hongueras help preserve both biodiversity and cultural heritage—one basket at a time.
This week, we’re diving into the fascinating world of fungi, uncovering the people, places, mysteries, and science that make mushrooms so extraordinary. Think of it as Shark Week... but with less teeth and more mycelium.
🌲🍄 Stay tuned all week for new episodes.
Because the forest is full of stories—you just have to know where to look.
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