Mushroom Foraging 101

Name: Mushroom Foraging 101
Start: 2024-05-19T10:30:00-05:00
End: 2024-05-19T12:00:00-05:00
Location: Hickory Hill Park

Schedule

Sun May 19 2024 at 10:30 am to 12:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Hickory Hill Park | Iowa City, IA

Explore the enchanting realm of fungi that can be found right in our own backyard.
Along a one-mile guided tour through Hickory Hill Park, you will learn the basics of mushroom biology, understand fungi's crucial role within ecosystems, and identify various species. We will discuss safe and ethical foraging as we explore key principles of the Honorable Harvest, Leave No Trace, animism and legality.
You are invited no matter your level of outdoor experience. All are welcome.
Please contact us before class if mobility accommodations may be needed.
THINGS TO BRING
* Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: closed-toe shoes, high socks, hat, jeans, sunscreen
* Water bottle
* Basket or bag to collect your discoveries
* A notebook and a pen/pencil for writing and drawing (optional)
REGISTRATION
Sliding scale fee: $25 - $5, based upon your access to resources.
Backyard Abundance members receive a 10% discount. Learn about Backyard Abundance membership: https://www.backyardabundance.org/membership
QUESTIONS
Call 319-325-6810 to reach the educator.
INVITE FRIENDS AND FAMILY
We need a minimum of 10 attendees to host the class. Please invite friends and family to ensure the event happens as scheduled. We would love to meet your loved ones.
EDUCATOR
Taught by Emmie Klever. Emmie holds a Wild-harvested Mushrooms Certification from Iowa State University and currently studies Anthropology and Sustainability at the University of Iowa. She discovered a love of foraging in her hometown of Iowa City three years ago.
LOCATION
Hickory Hill Park north entrance on Conklin St. We'll gather in the shelter.
SPONSORS AND PARTNERS
This class was developed in collaboration with many community partners. It would not be possible without these sponsors and supporters. Please frequent these generous organizations to thank them for donations of time, materials and funds.
* Hills Bank
* Iowa City Parks and Recreation Department
* 100 Grannies
* Master Gardeners of Johnson County
* New Pioneer Food Co-op