Fairy Ring

Due to the recent warm, wet weather you may notice more Fairy Rings of Mushrooms around Botetourt County. Defined as “A fairy ring, also known as fairy circle, elf circle, elf ring or pixie ring, is a naturally occurring ring or arc of mushrooms. They are found mainly in forested areas, but also appear in grasslands or rangelands. Fairy rings are detectable by sporocarps in rings or arcs.” (Source Fairy Rings on the web.)