Are you ready for the coming mushroom season? Join outdoor educator, naturalist, and experienced forager, Jazmen Yoder, for this comprehensive one-day workshop to get prepared! We’ll cover essential skills and knowledge to safely and responsibly forage for wild mushrooms in your area.
In this class you will learn: - Mushroom foraging basics: regulations, ethics, safety, and gear - Mushroom identification techniques for common edible and poisonous species - Mushroom ecology - understanding fungal life cycles, seasonality, and habitats - Tips for finding your own reliable mushroom foraging spots.
Through lecture, demonstration, and hands-on activities you’ll gain confidence and know-how before you find yourself in the middle of the upcoming foraging season. We’ll also discuss preservation, cooking, and other ways to enjoy your fungal finds. Please register via the event website. More info available on the event website.