Jana Harris is local to the North Shore of Massachusetts but grew up in Europe. As a child, she foraged mushrooms with her aunt in the Czech Republic and rediscovered the love of all things Fun(gi) here in New England. Jana is a member of the Boston Mycological Club, Rhode Island Mycological Society and Fungal Diversity Survey which support and promote awareness and knowledge of Mycology in Massachusetts and beyond. Jana founded Essex Forays to offer guided mushroom walks/lectures for local schools, homeschooling groups and private individuals. She was recently certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety.