Fall Mushroom Camp

Enjoy a fall weekend on the lake, immersing yourself in mushroom knowledge.

This camp is designed to be a "mushroom intensive" experience. We will start with an introduction to the basic anatomy, physiology, and ecology of mushrooms. Then we will discuss the major groups of fungi and show you the characteristics used to classify and identify some of the more common groups of mushrooms in our area, with a focus on those that are edible. You will learn about growing mushrooms, and start your own mushroom kit to take home. You will also get to sample a variety of wild mushroom with mushroom dishes at every meal. And, of course, we will spend time searching for and studying mushrooms in the woods.

Date: 10/3-10/5. We will meet from 4pm on Friday until mid day on Sunday.

Loction: Lake front camping on a private lake in Michigan’s beautiful Irish Hills.

Price includes lecture/discussion style classes on Friday and Saturday, mushroom forays on Saturday and Sunday, all books and materials, 5 gourmet quality meals with a variety of wild mushrooms (friday dinner, 3 meals saturday, and sunday breakfast), camping location (BYO tent/hammock/camper), and access to the lake (including kayaks and fishing poles- private, so no license required) for the weekend. Tents and a camper are available for rent at an additional charge. There are also cottages that can be rented nearby. Text 248.514.6365 once you have purchased your ticket if you need to make arrangements for accomodations.

Ages 13 and up. Please note that if you have limited mobility or are in poor health you will not be able to participate in the forays on Saturday and Sunday, which will require walking up to a mile on uneven terrain.

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