Children's Mushroom Papermaking

455 E. Main St.,Missoula MT 59802

19 March, 2022

Description

Come learn how to make paper out of mushrooms and other plant materials! Co-hosted with the Western Montana Mycological Association Taught by Cathryn Raan and Sydney Morical Come learn how to make paper out of mushrooms and other plant materials! We will share a little bit about the history of paper, what kinds of mushrooms we are using, and where to find them in the forest before walking through the whole papermaking process. Bring home a piece of art from the forest! Ages 6 and up Space is limited so sign up in advance to reserve your spot! Cathryn Raan and Sydney Morical are passionate about mushrooms, plants, and strengthening people's relationships with them. On the board of the Western Montana Mycological Association, they plan and teach educational events about foraging, food, medicines, and crafts that build resiliency and help people feel belonging to the land we all call home. Since 1894, the Missoula Public Library has been working to provide programs, materials, and services to meet the informational, cultural, recreational, and educational needs of its patrons in Missoula County.  Much has changed in the intervening years but two things have not changed: the library’s commitment to providing useful and relevant materials and the staff’s commitment to providing great service. Visit us at www.missoulapubliclibrary.org.