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Out & Back with Alison Mariella Désir

Foraging Curiosities

Alison Mariella Désir explores the Pacific Northwest with change-makers who are reclaiming space in the outdoors, creating opportunities for underrepresented communities in the region to find joy and healing.

Foraging Curiosities

Season 3 Episode 5 | 8m 30s | CC

PeiPei Sung did not consider herself an outdoor person, primarily because she rarely saw representation of people like her. Everything changed when she was invited to forage matsutake mushrooms, a prized delicacy gathered by Japanese Americans in the Pacific Northwest. Now a mycology enthusiast, PeiPei guides Alison deep into the North Bend forest seeking unique natural treasures.

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