Toadstools, puffballs, chicken of the woods, witches' butter, stinkhorns, turkey-tail, earthstar, shaggy manes...fungi have such fabulous common names!
Join us for a wild mushroom identification walk and see what's growing in IslandWood’s forest on Bainbridge Island. You’ll learn where to look for different species and gain identification tricks of the trade from seasoned foragers.
Mushrooming is a fun and addictive hobby! Your guides will share information on how you can get involved and stay connected to other enthusiasts and the best resources and tools to learn more.
- $20/adults and $12/kids which supports our ability to provide an honorarium for our event partners for their time and expertise.
- This program is designed for a general audience of adults, children and youth ages 6 years and up.
- Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa after the hike, as you mix n' mingle with other mycological enthusiasts and learn more about educational mushroom-themed events in our area!
- Learn how to safely discover and identify mushrooms and connect with others who love the hobby
- We will not be harvesting fungi for take-home, but we will introduce you to the techniques of ethical and safe foraging.
