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kaylakyleen.bsky.social
Alaska Native, Neurodivergent I love mushrooms, nature, archeology, geology, books, social justice and animals
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Always good to have a buddy who lets you lean on their shoulder. Especially lately. #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #naturephotography

Speaking out against the greed and corruption was always about opening everyone's eyes to all the things our government has proven themselves capable of.

Bird’s nest fungi/Nidulariaceae (if you aren’t familiar with this fungus, scroll down ⬇️ to see previously posted photo of every stage of it from tiny to full “nest” on the end of one stick.) #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #naturephotography

It’s official: In the USA The Gulf of Mexico is now the “Gulf of America,” and Denali, the Alaska Native name for North America’s tallest peak, has been reverted to Mount McKinley. But we refuse to accept this change—Denali will always be Denali to us. #IStandWithDenali

For something different. Alaska mushrooms! When I moved to AK over 15 years ago one of the first things I became fascinated with were the mushroom. I'm not an expert at naming them (I'm learning), but I have expert skills in laying on my belly to photograph them. Pro tip, wear rain gear.

As the transgender community continues to fight for civil rights in the U.S., one of the most common arguments against progress is that transgender people are a recent phenomenon. But it’s a fight that’s been happening here for decades and around the world for centuries. ⤵️

Mount Denali was named for the Koyukon people who are native to Alaska and have referred to the mountain with this name for centuries. Indigenous land should be protected, not further whitewashed.

Pine tree Arch, Arches National Park Utah #nationalparks #utah #moab #exploringutah

Fungus won’t let the sky and flowers have sole claim on PINK #fungifriends

Tremella mesenterica/witch’s butter growing on a tree about six feet off the ground. Sometimes you have to look up to see fungi! #fungifriends #fungi #mycology #naturephotography

Cliff House 1200 AD Southern Utah #nativesky #exploringutah #nature

let’s not forget: Trump started this TikTok ban thing

It’s important to be clear that TikTok could have stayed up through the inauguration. Joe Biden said he’d not enforce the law. They made a choice to shut down and display a pro-Trump message. They weren’t forced to.

Barrier Canyon style pictographs up to 6,000 years old, southern Utah #exploringutah #nativesky #utah #natire

This map should be included in every history book... History is not there for you to like or dislike. It is there for you to learn from it. And if it offends you, even better. Because then you are less likely to repeat it. It’s not yours for you to erase or destroy. ❤️

Another little one. Liked the fuzzy cap. #fungifriends #forestfloor #fungi #mushrooms

Hundreds of Mexican firefighters have arrived in Southern California to help combat the wildfires. Thank you, Mexico🇺🇸🇲🇽

Cold mushroom morning #fungifriends

Here are some nice mushrooms

It’s ok to feel sick over the state of things.

Near Oberland Bend - Glacier Route 1 Rd - Glacier National Park - Montana #photography #travel #Montana #nationalpark

Another shot of the Haresfoot mushroom! #fungifriends

In winter through early spring, you can sometimes find unspoiled, still-bright groundcherries sitting in the latticed remnants of their husks, like hearts suspended in paper ribcages

Coprinopsis lagopus or Harefoot mushroom - These mushrooms are evanescent, lasting only a few hours before dying; the autodigestive process is enhanced in humid environments. #fungifriends #mushrooms

What a beauty! #fungi #fungifriends #photography #nature

Coral mushrooms! #fungifriends

So many things happening on such a small stick. My backyard lichen stick collection grows… #HotStickSaturday #Lichen #LichenSubscribe #Macro #Nature #Photography #Noticing #Hiking

#Connect2Nature - Great Horned Owl This fellow had plenty to say. I appreciated the time I got to spend with him at the Canadian Raptor Conservancy. #Nature #Birds #Owls #Raptors #Photography

70% of the world’s population has universal healthcare, but not the US We are the only highly developed nation without it Our healthcare is twice as expensive as the average wealthy nation US ranks last among industrial nations for deaths that could be prevented with timely access to healthcare

Mushroom madness #fungifriends

Morning mushroom hikes #fungifriends

Oyster mushrooms #fungi

Pink crowberry with Cladonia #lichen. Newfoundland, Canada.

Bring on 2025 Happy New Year! #fungifriends

These weren’t all big hits, but here are my favorite mushrooms of 2024

Happy New Years Eve! #fungifriends #newyearseve #2024

Does an old growth redwood tree stump count for #thicktrunkTuesday? #hiking #photography

#Photography #Flower #MorningGlory The last #BloomScrolling of the year

Mushroom mornings #fungifriends

As ConocoPhillips builds its Willow project on the North Slope, federal regulators and residents of the nearest Iñupiaq village have struck a deal for a new type of environmental oversight to minimize impact of the development. Via @alaskabeacon.com

Orange Rock Posy (Rhizoplaca chrysoleuca) #lichen. Northwest Territories, Canada. #fungifriends

Shaggy Ink Cap #fungifriends #mushroommonday

Rhizoplaca melanopthalma (green rock posy #lichen). Northwest Territories, Canada. #fungifriends

Mushrooms on a log #fungifriends

Shafer Canyon Road - Canyonlands National Park - Utah #art #photography #landscapephotography #love #utah #canyonlands #nationalpark #roads #desertart #aewworldsend

Osteospermum is always an easy container plant pick for a sunny location