Safe Mushroom and Tree Nut Foraging Program Set for September 4th
Iowans are invited to learn about safe mushroom and Tree Nut foraging on Thursday September 4th the Jackson County Extension office (1102 E Quarry St. Maquoketa, IA 52060).
The program is to go from 5:30-7:30. The cost of attendance is $15, which includes the cost of books and handouts you will receive. This program is brought to you by the Jackson and Clinton County Extension Offices.
Gina Buelow, Natural Resources Field Specialist with ISU Extension and Outreach, will discuss what fungi are, the basics of mushroom identification, and how to forage safely and responsibly. She will also discuss common seasonal edible mushrooms.
Jessica Wagner with Jackson County Conservation will present ideas on tree nut foraging, discussing tree ID, how to harvest, and ways to use them.
This program is open to the public and is geared toward Iowans who either already are foraging or are interested in trying new ways to engage with the outdoors.
Please register by August 28th by calling Halie at the Jackson County Extension office at 563-652-4923, emailing
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https://form.jotform.com/252174820083150
This program is not part of the Wild Mushroom Identification Certification, also operated by ISU Extension and Outreach, which is a needed credential to sell wild harvested mushrooms.
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