Ariel Bonkoski is a mushroom identification expert who resides in Duluth, Minnesota. She has been studying fungi since 2016 and has taught mushroom identification courses and led forays for colleges, public schools, mycological societies, and nature centers throughout North America. She is an active Master Naturalist, with a passion for learning, giving back to nature, and connecting people to nature. Ariel spends much of her free time camping, hiking, and foraging. She aspires to become an exceptional naturalist.