Foraging for Wild Mushrooms in Montana

When:   April 20th, 6:30 – 8:00 pm

Where: 
IN PERSON:  Great Falls Public Library, small meeting room (to watch together)

ONLINE:  Format: Zoom Webinar, registration required ahead of time

Registration Link: www.tinyurl.com/mushroomMT  

What:  Foraging for wild mushrooms has become a popular activity in Montana and across the country. The idea of free food from forests and meadows is appealing, but a wrong choice for the frying pan can be potentially deadly. There are dangerous mushrooms out there--and also lots of delicious ones! This presentation covers how to get started collecting wild mushrooms, including how to find them, how to pick them, and how to identify them. Choice Montana edibles such as King Boletes, chanterelles, morels, hawk wings, lion’s mane, oysters, and more, are shown in full color and their edible properties described. The general rules for eating wild mushrooms are also important to know. Lastly, a few of the toxic species to be avoided, especially those that have caused poisonings in Montana, will be discussed.  Further resources for wild mushroom hunting in Montana are provided. Learn about the diversity of mushrooms in our state and how they promote ecosystem health!