This conversation aired live on June 19th, 2025 @ 7:00 PM CST On Zoom
The discussion was recorded and will be made available to those who were unable to attend live.
Join myco-herbalist Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP, alongside author, photographer, and mycologist Barbora Botakova for a captivating conversation. Growing up in the Czech Republic, Barbora developed a deep connection with the world of mushrooms through her family. We will explore her journey of relocating to the United States, a move that initially took her away from her familial traditions, only to eventually rediscover them. This journey led her to write the book, "Hunting Mushrooms: How to Safely Identify, Forage and Cook Wild Fungi."
We will discuss insights from her book and her upcoming participation in the 9th Annual Mycelium Mysteries: Women's Mushroom Conference, which will be held in Rosholt, WI, from September 19th to 21st.
Attendees of the in-person event will have the opportunity to win a mushroom apron, a signed copy of Barbora's book, registration for the 9th Annual Mycelium Mysteries Conference, or access to Fungal Fundamentals on the Herb Women Classroom!
Barbora Batokova is a passionate mycophile, photographer, and educator. Growing up in the Czech Republic, she forged a deep connection to mushrooms through family foraging traditions. Now based in Pittsburgh, PA, she blends scientific knowledge, creative storytelling, and striking photography to craft engaging educational content that sparks curiosity and appreciation for the fungal world. In April 2024, she published Hunting Mushrooms: How to Safely Identify, Forage and Cook Wild Fungi. She currently serves as president of the Western Pennsylvania Mushroom Club (WPMC).
Linda Conroy, MSS, MLSP is a Bioregional Herbalist, Educator and Community Organizer. Inspired by the plants and the feminine, she is the founder of Moonwise Herbs, Midwest Women’s Herbal Conference, & Mycelium Mysteries. Linda has apprenticed with and studied with world-renowned herbalists and is a life long learner. Her passion is herbal nourishment through Wild food/Wild medicine, Community and Women’s Mysteries.