Finding Fungi Guided Mushroom Hike at Chestnut Hill Farm
| Hours: | 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm |
| Ages: | Kids, Teens, Adults |
| In/Outdoor: | Outdoor |
| Cost: | $ see below |
| Category: | Learn Something |
Now you see them and then you don’t! Have you ever wondered about the wild mushrooms you see in nature? At this fun and educational Finding Fungi Guided Mushroom Foraging Hike, we’ll review several methods beginners can use to identify and group similar fungi together, tips and tricks for locating mushrooms in seemingly barren forests and fields, and learn how to connect with mycology wherever you live or travel.
Join us as we stroll through sections of Chestnut Hill Farm’s historic 170-acre property while discussing the role mushrooms play in our ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well as the future possibilities of mushrooms as medicine, cosmetics, and a valuable source of protein in our growing and changing world.
We will focus on safety while foraging, how to avoid poisonous look-alikes, and do a deep-dive into a handful of easily-identified common edible and medicinal fungi found in Massachusetts.
Our mushroom programs are led by knowledgeable guides and focus on the ecology of mushrooms and their vital role in the ecosystem. Please note, we will forage mushrooms for educational purposes only and not for consuming.
Join us as we discover the wonders of mushrooms and their natural habitats.
This is a family-friendly program best suited for families with children ages 6 and up.
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Member Adult: $15 | Member Child: $12 | Nonmember Adult: $25 | Nonmember Child: $20
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Chestnut Hill Farm, Chestnut Hill Road,, Southborough, MA, 01772 map
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