Nature's Bounty: Beginner Mushroom Foraging

Learn about the world of fungi from an expert with a lifetime of experience. Trees For Tomorrow's Sustainable Living Institute is hosting mycology master, Anne Small, who will educate us on the basic biology of macro fungi, the roles that fungi play in the environment, collection techniques, identification tips, and examples of some of the common edible, medicinal, and poisonous mushrooms in our area. After the classroom portion, participants will be given a 30 minute break to eat lunch on their own (lunch not provided) before resuming class. The field portion of class will take place at the Anvil Trail System off of Military Rd. Participants will be instructed as to how to collect their fungi and then will go out in pairs or small groups to collect mushrooms along the trail. Everyone will meet back at the trailhead to discuss and ID our finds.

This program is for participants over 18 years in age.
Individual=$55
Couple= $85
Pre-registration is required. To register and to find more information, please visit: https://www.treesfortomorrow.com/Current-Activities/


Activity level: Moderate- the trail will include uneven terrain with both inclines and declines. At points participants may be guided to walk off trail through uncleared areas.

What's included:
-One foraging book per registration (1 for a single person or 1 per couple)
-Transportation to field site
-Expert instruction
-Bathrooms available while at TFT
-Water fountain available at TFT

Suggested to bring:
-Sack Lunch
-Water Bottle
-backpack, collection bag (paper bags work well as do baskets)
-mosquito head net and or bug repellant
-long sleeve shirt and pants
-good hiking shoes
-notebook and writing utensil