Mushrooms of the West Coast with Raincoast Education Society
Learn the art of collecting and identifying mushrooms, discover the secrets of edible, medicinal, and poisonous varieties, and enjoy a special culinary session!
Outline:
This weekend field course will introduce participants to the wonderful world of West Coast Mushrooms. Topics to be covered include introduction to fungi (what are they, and what is their role in our forests?), essentials of collecting and identifying fungi in the field, edible, medicinal and poisonous fungi, cooking with wild mushrooms, and more!
Thank you to Dr. Andy MacKinnon & Dr. Shannon Berch for joining us on the West Coast to share their knowledge & passion!
Course Registration is $350. per person.
Friday (7:00 pm – 8:30 pm)
- Presentation – overview of wild mushrooms, different fungus groups, role of fungi in ecosystems, and mushroom identification.
Saturday (8:30 am – 5:30 pm)
- Field collection of wild mushrooms at field site.
- Sorting of mushroom collections, spore prints, microscope ID session.
- Afternoon presentation on foraging and identifying edible mushrooms.
- Mushroom cooking demonstration and tasting with Chef Ian Riddick of Heartwood Kitchen!
Sunday (8:00 am – 1:00 pm)
- Field collection and identification of wild (edible) mushrooms.
- Group lunch and course wrap-up.
Photo Credit: A Chilton
Course fee:
$350
How to register:
To register, visit the link below!