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Safety on the Greenways

What’s happening on the Shiloh Greenway this week? New mile markers! Every 0.1 mile will be marked with a painted star on the pavement. Much like highway mile markers, this will help if there’s an emergency on the trail. First responders will quickly be able to locate the area where they need to be.

Slime Mold

Have you ever seen slime mold? This one is Fuligo septica. Its common names include dog vomit slime mold and scrambled egg slime mold. At first the mold is bright yellow. As it matures, it turns brown or black. I found this one at the edge of the woods. I’ve seen it several times growing… Continue reading Slime Mold

Trolls at Dix Park

Have you been to Dix Park in Raleigh to see the trolls? These beautiful wooden sculptures by Thomas Dambo were installed in the fall of 2025. Some helpful tips if you plan to go: You can find more information about the trolls on the Dix Park website.

Turkey Tail Mushroom

In honor Thanksgiving, enjoy this image of turkey tail mushroom (Trametes versicolor). You can find this mushroom growing right now on decaying logs. I saw this log on the Hatcher Creek Greenway earlier this week. Happy Thanksgiving!

What Is This Shiny Mushroom?

Have you seen any interesting mushrooms lately? I found this one on the side of Town Hall Drive. I don’t think I’ve seen this type of mushroom before. This is Ganoderma sessile (it doesn’t have a common name). The reddish-brown middle was so shiny! I wonder if the mushroom was sticky when it first started… Continue reading What Is This Shiny Mushroom?

What’s That? March 23, 2024

Have you ever noticed a green slime or jelly like substance on the ground after the rain? What is that? It’s Nostoc commune, or star jelly. It is not a plant. Nostoc commune is a special kind of bacteria called cyanobacteria. Regular bacteria use food to get their energy, while cyanobacteria use light to produce… Continue reading What’s That? March 23, 2024