What: Wild Mushroom Excursion led by Jonathan Kranz
When: Sunday, August 17, 2025 10AM – 12PM
(light rain or shine)
Where: Osamequin Farm Walnut St & Prospect St Seekonk, MA
Join the Seekonk Land Conservation Trust & Osamequin Farm as we explore the hidden secrets of the Farm and learn about the fungi that emerge there as delicious, deadly, or merely delightful mushrooms.
Jonathan Kranz, MA Audubon Certified Field Naturalist will teach us safe and responsible foraging methods. Along the way, you will discover the most delectable edibles, the deadliest toxics, and some of the most beautiful mushrooms our region of New England can provide.
You’ll learn the basics of mushroom identification, the strange lifestyles of fungi, and the tips, tricks, and secrets to happy and safe mushroom hunting.
REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED & SPACE IS LIMITED!!!
Tickets for this walk are just $5 per attendee so register early to ensure your spot! Follow the link to be directed to Osamequin Farm’s Event Registration page to register.
Accessibility:
This walk will take us across uneven terrain (i.e. packed dirt trails with some rocks, protruding roots and other low obstacles, and a mild incline), through potentially tall or wet grass, and into the forest where we may encounter, mosquitoes, ticks and other wildlife.
We will expect to walk with breaks for most of the two hours that we are together. Please dress for the weather and for your safety and comfort.
About Your Instructor:
Jonathan Kranz is a MA Audubon Certified Field Naturalist who leads mushroom walks and talks for libraries, land trusts, clubs, and other interest groups in southern New England.
He currently serves as vice president of the oldest mushroom club in North America, the Boston Mycological Club, and is a board member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Association.
He lives with his family in a former funeral home in Ayer, where he is chair of the Planning Board.
If you have any concerns or questions about this event, please reach out to:
Sarah at
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Jessie at
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