Mushroom Foraging 101
Sat, Apr 26
|Hickory Hill Park North Entrance
Step into the magical world of mushrooms and learn to safely and ethically forage.
Time & Location
Apr 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM
Hickory Hill Park North Entrance, 800 Conklin St, Iowa City
About the Event
Join us for a guided one-mile hike, where you'll explore the fascinating realm of fungi hiding in plain sight. Along the way, you'll learn the basics of mushroom biology, how fungi sustain and heal ecosystems, and how to identify various species. We'll also cover ethical foraging practices, including the principles of the Honorable Harvest, Leave No Trace, animism, and local laws.
This experience is a chance to slow down, connect with the rhythms of the forest, and deepen your relationship with nature. Whether you’re a curious beginner or a seasoned nature lover, all are welcome to discover the wonder beneath our feet.
Please contact us before class if mobility accommodations may be needed.
THINGS TO BRING
Standard attire and sun protection for hands-on outdoor learning: closed-toe shoes, high socks, hat, jeans, sunscreen
Water bottle
Tickets
Abundance of Resources
This fee is for people with expendable income. This option allows you to assist others in attending our classes by “paying it forward” for those who have less access to opportunities.
$25.00Traditional Resources
This fee is for people who have the resources they need to make ends meet and can attend our classes at full cost.
$20.00Reduced Access to Resources
This fee is for people who are working hard to make ends meet on low wages and have less access to resources and opportunities.
$12.00Under Resourced
This option is for people who have low access to resources. Examples include those with income below the poverty line, people living with mental and physical health concerns, and people experiencing insecurity in basic needs attainment.
$5.00
Total
$0.00