Intergenerational Fall Mushroom Foray with John Beutler [OFFSITE]

Meeting in the Catoctin mountains, this beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the edible species of mushrooms that can be found in the Maryland area during the autumn months. The class will begin with a talk about the ethics and safety of wild foraging mushrooms. We will also talk about how mushrooms grow, what their characteristics are, and how to spot the best habitats to increase your chances of success.

At the end of class, we will come back together to discuss how to verify our findings. How to use field guides, dichotomous keys, and online resources will be discussed. We will then talk about how to prepare and preserve different species and celebrate all that we have learned by cooking up some of our edible finds and enjoying the gifts of the woods. Edible mushrooms are not guaranteed, but we always have plenty to talk about along the way.

This class is hands-on, so come prepared to walk in the woods. We will likely be off the beaten path, so good woods shoes/boots are a must. We also recommend bringing some water, a knife, a collecting basket, a camera and/or notebook, tick protection, and paper lunch bags to separate your finds.

*Suitable for ages 7 and up

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS OFFSITE, NOT LOCATED AT FOX HAVEN. REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE EVENT ADDRESS A WEEK BEFORE CLASS.

Refund Policy

· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.

· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.