Mushroom Picking

Location:
Italian Cultural Centre
Date:
Monday, May 16, 2016 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm

Have you always wanted to be able to recognize edible mushrooms but are inevitably caught unprepared by the fall season? Get ready in advance this year and get to know local mushrooms with mycologist Willoughby Arevalo! Willoughby will teach the core principles and skills of mushroom identification and ease the learning curve by clarifying broad concepts and offering tools to beginner and intermediate mushroomers.

Topics include: understanding the language of mycology; mushroom anatomy; discerning with all the senses; embodied presence in the mushroom hunt; recognizing habitats and reading ecological roles; making and reading spore prints; major groups and species to know; the mushroom hunter’s tools and equipment; ethical harvesting practices; taking field notes; resources for further study. Cost: $25

Note: if the class is sold-out and you are interested in being placed on the waiting list, please contact [email protected] .

events
Saturday, May 7, 2016 - 10:30am - 2:30pm
Wednesday, May 11, 2016 - 1:30pm - 2:50pm
Monday, May 16, 2016 - 6:30pm - 8:30pm
Friday, May 20, 2016 - 2:00pm - 3:00pm
Thursday, May 26, 2016 - 7:00pm - 8:00pm