Uncovering Bioluminescent Fungi

Bioluminescence, light created by living organisms, is one of nature’s most incredible creations. We usually see this phenomenon in fireflies, but all around us lies a hidden world of glowing life. Glowing mushrooms dotting the nighttime forest, weaving through the soil and climbing up tree bark, even wood that glows in the dark. Experience the wonders of fungal bioluminescence with educator and mycologist Matt Schink and find out what might be hiding in your own backyard.