If you want to get into mushroom foraging this fall, but don't know where to start or are looking for expert advice to expand your knowledge ... join Rainwalk Rewild's co-founder, Matt Hale, for a seminar about Pacific Northwest edible and medicinal mushrooms. You will learn how to identify common edible and medicinal species, where and when to find them, what to do with your foraged finds, and the most important tools to bring with you on any foray. Bring your questions so you feel prepared for mushroom season in Washington!
Join us at Christianson’s Nursery to learn all about edible and medicinal mushrooms found in fall
Date: Sunday, September 15, 2024
Time: 11:00 AM - 12:30 PM
Location: Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon, WA
Price: $20 per person
TOPICS OF DISCUSSION:
How to identify the most common fall edible and medicinal mushrooms
Where and when to find these mushrooms
What kinds of tools should you bring with you on your foray
What should you do with all those mushrooms after harvesting
What to bring:
A pen and notebook (if you want)
Questions about mushroom foraging
Enthusiasm and curiosity
Who’s invited:
Anyone interested in mushroom foraging in NW Washington
Beginners or those with no mushroom identification experience
Expert foragers who want to expand their knowledge of mushrooms
Gardeners and fungi-curious folks who want to learn something new
Nature lovers and hikers who want to know what to look for on the trail
Meet Your Guide
Matt Hale is a mycologist and naturalist from the Skykomish Valley of Washington State. His lifelong passion for wilderness, plants, and fungi led him to studying at Alderleaf Wilderness College where he graduated in 2015 with Permaculture Design and CyberTracker Level II certificates. Over the last 10 years, in addition to teaching wilderness skills to youth and guiding wilderness therapy trips, Matt owned and operated a farm and forage business in Sedro-Woolley.
Join us to get mushroom season started!
Tickets are $20 per person