Title: Funguary 2026 Starts Strong: Olmsted-Focused Book 4 from the Sanctuary
Rochester, MN – February 1, 2026
Starting Funguary 2026 today with Book 4 of my Minnesota Fungi series—exclusively Rochester, Minnesota (Olmsted County) from my Laurie (Loucks) Burt Wildlife Sanctuary (named for my sister who passed in 2011)!
Book 1 spotlighted Winona County (colored pencil, published 2/28/2023 on Amazon, reached #1 and remains popular); Books 2-4 capture Olmsted's urban fungi magic, with Book 4 in pastel on black paper—first illustration from a photo shot here at 5 PM. Two photo books next: 20+ years Winona mushrooms/lichens, 14 years sanctuary shots.
Vol 1: https://www.amazon.com/Minnesota-Fungi-Lisa-Loucks-Christenson-ebook/dp/B0BX6SNSB3
Two photo books release soon: one with 20+ years of real Winona County mushrooms, fungi, molds, and lichens; the other 14 years from the sanctuary. These area-specific works underscore land preservation while showcasing each organism's beauty to engage curious minds.
Get Book 1 here—the Funguary original still thrilling fans.
Sanctuary Spotlight
This compact urban haven proves fungi flourish in protected pockets, mirroring Winona's wilds—both vital to save.
Rapid releases ahead—previews coming!
Lisa Loucks-Christenson
Wildlife Artist & Author
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