During my visit at the Vanier gardens, I noticed a dead and dirty log hiding in the shade that a tree had provided. I furthered my inspection and saw multiple mushrooms growing and flourishing from this log’s death. Most of the mushrooms were pure white while some had darker yellow spots on their caps. The log was disintegrating and had holes that seemed to run deep throughout its entirety. This rotting piece of wood highlights the idea of hospitality towards animals and insects. The log provides a safe and comfortable home to those that inhabit it: worms, beetles, termites, ants and many…