Fall Mushroom Foray

701 Silver Creek Road Northeast,Rochester MN 55906

19 September, 2021

Description

Mushroom Hunting for Beginners (18 yrs and older) This class is lead by a certified mushroom identification specialist and Quarry Hill Nature Center naturalist, Sammie Peterson. Sammie has over a decade of experience, professionally and personally, studying and teaching mycology. This class is intended to be a general introduction for beginning mushroom hunters. A portion of the class will be learning the basics using real-life examples of common and safe edible fall mushrooms. Afterwards, bring your basket and head off-trail into the woods for a fungal foray. Discover where these mushrooms grow, examine their characteristics, and possibly collect some samples to bring home. *Mushroom collecting is not allowed in Rochester City Parks outside of this event. This class is for adults 18 years or olderNo pets are allowed during this activityThe hike portion of this class is not wheelchair friendlyCovid Safety Masks are required for the indoor portion. We encourage, but don't require masks while outdoors. Please keep socially distanced from other participants. Participants are asked to stay home if showing symptoms of Covid. Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, the class will be rescheduled. Participants will be contacted via EMAIL by 8am if program will be rescheduled.