Fall Mushroom Foray

Date(s): September 27-28, 2008 - Saturday - Sunday
Start Time: 8:00 AM
End Time: 5:00 PM
Age: 18+
Meeting Place: Big Creek
Activity Level: Moderate
Instructor(s): Larry Evans, B.S.
Course Fee: $170 includes lodging at Big Creek September 27 / without lodging $140
Credits: 18 OPI, 1 UM, 1 FVCC
Student Limit: 12

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Feast your eyes and your palate on the rich diversity of fungi that appear as if by magic in our woodlands and meadows in the fall.  Join us for this thorough introduction to the enormous number of fungi and their role in the northern Rockies ecosystem as the source of nutrition for the entire forest.  Fall mushroom species are as diverse as the many shades of fall leaves, and include such gourmet natives as shaggy manes, puffballs and an assortment of boletes.  We will begin learning how to use a botanical key to identify fungi, and then venture into prime mushroom habitat, taking short hikes to seek out many of our local species.  You will gain a foothold into the crucial skill of discerning between edible and poisonous mushrooms in the field.  Those familiar with mushrooms outside of the northern Rockies will discover a plethora of new species that are unique to this area.  Beginning and experienced mushroom lovers welcome.  All collection will take place in the Flathead National Forest. Since spring and fall species are quite different, be sure to sign up for our Summer Mushroom Extravaganza, June 21-22 for a complete mushroom experience. For more information about mushrooms, be sure to visit Larry Evans' website, www.fungaljungal.org.