Wisconsin State Mushroom Project

The Coalition to Designate the Hen of the Woods as the Official Wisconsin State Mushroom was formed in 2023.

So far we have:

● Drafted sample wording for legislation and created informational materials to educate the public and supporters about the project to gain support for selection of a species.

● Collectively worked with fungi enthusiasts, mushroom growers, foragers, mushroom clubs and the Wisconsin Mycological Society to select Grifola frondosa (Hen of the Woods) for consideration as the Wisconsin State Mushroom.

● In 2024-25 we secured legislative sponsors in the Wisconsin State Senate and State Assembly.

● Senate Bill 571 was introduced on October 24th, 2025 by Senators Cabral-Guevara, Ratcliff and Smith; cosponsored by Representatives Miresse, Clancy, Roe, Stroud and Stubbs; referred to Committee on Licensing, Regulatory Reform, State and Federal Affairs in the Senate (Chaired by Sen. Kapenga). The bill was finally assigned a number in the assembly, Assembly Bill 698 and the bill was sent to the Assembly Committee on State Affairs chaired by Rep. Swearingen.

Take Action Today To Support This Legislative Effort: https://actionnetwork.org/letters/designate-hen-of-the-woods-grifola-frondosa-as-the-official-wisconsin-state-mushroom

Linked Places: Selthofner Consulting, Wisconsin Mycological Society

Website

Address: 801 West Fond du Lac Street
Ripon
Wisconsin
54971

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