September 9, 2023 @ 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Come for a morning of foraging for wild mushrooms in the Mississippi River Valley with guidance from members of the UW-La Crosse Mycology Club.
Join for a mushroom foray – a morning of foraging for wild mushrooms along a bluff that’s high above the Mississippi River, near Cassville in Grant County. The workshop will give participants the opportunity to share their findings and get assistance with mushroom identification from knowledgeable mycologists.
Mushroom hunting is a popular way to enjoy the seasons. In September, foragers in Wisconsin’s Driftless Area may be lucky enough to find such varieties as honey mushrooms, chicken-of-the-woods, hen-of-the-woods, turkey tail, and puff ball mushrooms. There are also a number of lookalikes that can be poisonous, so having mycologists available to verify findings is essential before consuming any found mushrooms.
Pack a lunch and allow yourself time to explore Cassville, the Nelson Dewey State Park, and other delights along the Mississippi River on this fall day.
Space is limited for this free event. Pre-registration is requested by September 6 (or until filled). Register here.
This event is part of the Conservancy’s “Linked to the Land” series of outdoor experiences on the many nature preserves it protects for wildlife habitat, scenic beauty, climate resilience, and recreation in the Driftless Area.
This event is part of Wisconsin Land Trust Days. Learn more at HaveFunOutside.org.
