Mushroom Foraging

This mushroom walk is designed to be an introduction to the Mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms. The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From there, we’ll head into the forest and scan for mushrooms, discussing our finds as we go. The species we are likely to find vary depending on season and location. By the end of class, participants will walk away with growing confidence in several choice species and inspiration to learn more. As always, we recommend sturdy footwear and insect repellant. Remain tick and insect aware! If you have a mushroom guide, bring it along. If you’d like one, you can purchase a guide through Scarborough Land Trust ahead of the event. Call the office to learn more at (207)289-1199.

Bio: Louis Giller has spent about a decade studying, growing, foraging, and most importantly, eating mushrooms. His mycological journey began at the University of Denver where he studied environmental science and conducted oyster mushroom research inspired by MycoCelebrity Paul Stamets. He found North Spore about 4 years ago, where he primarily works on product production, education, and community outreach.

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