Past OMS president Joe Cohen presents a lightning tour of some common Pacific Northwest boletes and some of the science behind them.. We’ll meet some of the region’s common and distinctive species, explore the evolutionary story behind these mushrooms, and uncover where they come from and why they live where they do. Along the way, we’ll share some practical hints for recognizing boletes in the field—and a few surprises about what makes a bolete a bolete. Whether you’re a seasoned mushroom enthusiast or simply curious about the fungi beneath our feet, come prepared to see the Pacific Northwest forest in a whole new way!