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Mushroom Pops Up Near Lake Chabot: Photo Of The Day

Recent storms have provided perfect conditions for mushrooms.

Mushroom growing in an East Bay park.
Mushroom growing in an East Bay park. (Marcella Aguirre-Garcia)

CASTRO VALLEY, CA —Marcella Aguirre-Garcia shared this photo of a mushroom growing near the shoreline of Lake Chabot. Remember to avoid mushrooms and keep your children and pets away from them.

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Thank you for submitting your photo, Marcella!


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