About Mushroom Walk through Whitney and Thayer Woods
Calling all mushroom enthusiasts! Interested in learning how to identify mushrooms and other delicious local wild edibles? Join experienced forager, Diana Burnell, for a Mushroom Walk along the interconnected trails of Whitney and Thayer Woods, Weir River Farm, and Turkey Hill! This walk is perfect for the forager/mushroom enthusiast, outdoor enthusiast, foodie or vegetarian.
We will review how to properly identify mushrooms and wild edibles, discuss sustainable harvesting and local laws, and collect specimens to study. Learn 15-20 mushroom species that are available now, as well as a variety of non-edible/poisonous fungi, plants and herbs.
This will be an easy to moderate walk along dirt trails with slight inclines in some areas. The path taken will be determined based on where the most mushrooms can be found at the time of the walk. Possible routes include trails that through parts of the interconnected Weir River Farm, Whitney and Thayer Woods, and Turkey Hill locations.
Depending on the weather, there will be different types of mushrooms to explore. Please wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle, tick and bug repellent, and an ID field guide (if you have one).
This walk is ideal for beginners, but experienced foragers are also welcome!
About Diana:
Diana Burnell is the founder of Edible Excursions Foraging & Wild Foods and a passionate educator who helps people connect with nature through wild foods. A New Hampshire native, Diana spent nearly a decade working in music production and sound design in Los Angeles before returning to New England and discovering her passion for foraging. Since founding Edible Excursions in 2015, she has shared her expertise through guided foraging walks, classes, lectures, wild food tastings, and private tours across New England, inspiring people to explore the edible abundance of the natural world.
Note: Our foraging programs are led by knowledgeable guides and focus on the ecology of wild foods and their important role in the ecosystem. Please note, any items collected during the program are for on-site educational purposes only. Participants who choose to consume foraged foods do so at their own risk. Join us as we explore the natural world and deepen our understanding of wild edible resources and their habitats.
Pre-registration is required for this event. This program is rain or shine! In the event of cancellation, you will be notified via the email address you used to register and refunded in full within 14 business days. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
We love our furry friends, however, dogs are not permitted in this program.
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