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August 2nd Mushroom Identification Walk
Join a mushroom walk and learn about the ecological functions of fungi, common edibles and medicinal mushrooms, as well as historic uses of fungi and present day innovations of these fantastic Fungi! Walks usually fill up so it is recommended you sign up in advance.
LOCATION: The Catskill Fungi Mushroom Mural & Kitchen
8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, NY 12465
Meet promptly at 10am.
What to expect:
We will start at the Catskill Fungi Workshop at 8553 NY 28 Pine Hill, NY for a brief Fungi101 explanation as well as what to expect from our walk. We will carpool to our walk location near by and participants will get to borrow baskets, bags, and/or books to take with them as we head up the easy, wide trail into the forest to learn about the fungi we find. We will talk about how to look for, sustainably harvest, and identify mushrooms. We talk about what is edible, medicinal uses, and how to prepare them. We will also focus on historic uses, current scientific trends, and present day innovations of the fungi we find. People of all ages are welcome to explore and get their questions answered. We will walk back to the parking area and spread out all of our specimens on a table for further inspection. We can take a group photo which, along with other photos from the day, will be available on the Catskill Fungi Instagram/Facebook. Participants will get discounts of Catskill Fungi products that will be available for purchase.
Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers. Optional equipment would be a water bottle, bug/tick repellent, rain coat, or snacks. You are welcome to bring pictures of mushrooms you would like identified.
Bathrooms
There is one at the meeting location but not in the woods.
Kids
Students under the age of 16 are free. 16 years old and above must purchase tickets. Adults, bring only children directly under their care and at most 3 children per adult.
Please don't take advantage of this policy, otherwise we will have to charge for kids.
Pets
We love them but no.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hour before the start of the walk and we will refund you.
See you in the woods!
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August 31st Mushroom Walk
Join a mushroom walk and learn about the ecological functions of fungi, common edibles and medicinal mushrooms, as well as historic uses of fungi and present day innovations of these fantastic Fungi! Walks usually fill up so it is recommended you sign up in advance.
LOCATION: 8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, NY 12465
Meet promptly at 10am. Look for the Catskill Fungi Mural!
What to expect:
We will start at the Catskill Fungi Workshop at 8553 NY 28 Pine Hill, NY for a brief Fungi101 explanation as well as what to expect from our walk. We will carpool to our walk location near by and participants will get to borrow baskets, bags, and/or books to take with them as we head up the easy, wide trail into the forest to learn about the fungi we find. We will talk about how to look for, sustainably harvest, and identify mushrooms. We talk about what is edible, medicinal uses, and how to prepare them. We will also focus on historic uses, current scientific trends, and present day innovations of the fungi we find. People of all ages are welcome to explore and get their questions answered. We will walk back to the parking area and spread out all of our specimens on a table for further inspection. We can take a group photo which, along with other photos from the day, will be available on the Catskill Fungi Instagram/Facebook. Participants will get discounts of Catskill Fungi products that will be available for purchase.
Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers. Optional equipment would be a water bottle, bug/tick repellent, rain coat, or snacks. You are welcome to bring pictures of mushrooms you would like identified.
Bathrooms
There is one at the meeting location but not in the woods.
Kids
Students under the age of 16 are free. 16 years old and above must purchase tickets. Adults, bring only children directly under their care and at most 3 children per adult.
Please don't take advantage of this policy, otherwise we will have to charge for kids.
Pets
I love them but no. Never met a dog on a walk that didn't step on the mushrooms or worse. Some people have allergies or are afraid of dogs.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hour before the start of the walk and we will refund you.
See you in the woods!
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Mushroom Foraging and Identification Walk with Hilltown Commons
Join a mushroom walk with John Michelotti, the founder and mycologist of Catskill Fungi.
After a brief introduction of your guide and the basics of fungi, we will head into the forest to see what mushrooms we can find. As we spot them growing on logs and on the ground, we will talk about which are edible or medicinal and which are poisonous. Don't worry, no mushrooms in New York are poisonous to touch. We will use our hand lenses to look at the details of each mushroom to learn how to identify them before collecting our specimens in foraging baskets. We will use resources like guide books and apps to identify what fungi we find. We will talk about the connection of fungi and plants, highlighting the essential functions they carry out within the forest. Exploring the many diverse ways which humans have utilized fungi throughout the past, we can see why turning to them now to solve current environmental issues is beneficial.
As we carry our baskets out of the woods, we can spread the mushrooms out on a table in groups to admire the diverse shapes, colors, textures, and sizes of fungi we can find in the forest. We will take a group photo holding our favorite mushroom and participants will have a chance to purchase mushroom books and health extracts made by John and Catskill Fungi. After the walk, come to the pub to socialize over some locally made mushroom cocktails and mocktails.
Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers. Optional equipment would be a water bottle, bug/tick repellent, rain coat, or snacks. You are welcome to bring pictures of mushrooms you would like identified.
Pets
I love them but no. Dog love trampling mushrooms. Also, some people have allergies or are afraid dogs.
Cancelations
If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hour before the start of the walk and we will refund you.
Walks usually fill up so it is recommended you sign up in advance.
See you in the woods!
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November Deep Imagination Mushroom Walk
This Deep Imagination Mushroom Walk is a ritual space to journey with the wildness of the soul-based teachings that arise from fungi. Fungi resonate deep in our psyches as archetypal inhabitants of dual worlds: realms above and below; seen and unseen; death and rebirth. Fungi are sacred ancestors and guides of soul cycles between heaven, earth, and the underworld. They can orient us in our soul’s journey through transformation and connection.
A gathering, a ritual, a communion. This is not a mushroom ID walk. During Deep Imagining we connect with the potency of nature and spirit. We dialogue with wild fungi as guides. There will be supervised and independent practices as partners and individuals, and sharing in circle. Spiritual wholeness is ecological. Through this walk you will deepen your relationships with life, yourself, and each other.
Deep Imagination Mushroom Walks are led by Gabriela D’Elia. She is a board member for Fungal Diversity Survey, North America’s fungal conservation nonprofit and has trained with Shamanic Reiki Worldwide. She leads walks and weekend retreats with Catskill Fungi, writes, teaches, and creates threads to connect us with ecological wholeness, with a particular devotion to the wisdom of fungi . Learn more about her on her website.
Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers and rain gear if needed.
Items to bring:
- pen, journal
- water bottle, snack
- bug/tick repellent
- offerings to earth like dried flowers or mushrooms (noninvasive), tobacco, etc.
- a small blanket if you’d like to sit on it
Location:
Meet at 10am at the big Magic Meadow parking lot. Across from 452 Macdaniel Rd Bearsville NY. 1/2 mile away from the Tibetan Buddhist Center.
The big parking lot is just past where the GPS will take you.
Kids
Inquisitive children 12 and older are welcome at this event and must purchase their own ticket.
Pets
I love them but no. Never met a dog on a walk that didn't step on the mushrooms or worse. Some people have allergies or are afraid of dogs.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hours before the start of the walk and we will refund you.
See you in the woods!
See Details
October 11th Mushroom Walk
Join a mushroom walk and learn about the ecological functions of fungi, common edibles and medicinal mushrooms, as well as historic uses of fungi and present day innovations of these fantastic Fungi! Walks usually fill up so it is recommended you sign up in advance.
LOCATION: The Catskill Fungi Mushroom Mural & Kitchen
8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, NY 12465
Meet promptly at 10am.
What to expect:
We will start at the Catskill Fungi Workshop at 8553 NY 28 Pine Hill, NY for a brief Fungi101 explanation as well as what to expect from our walk. We will carpool to our walk location near by and participants will get to borrow baskets, bags, and/or books to take with them as we head up the easy, wide trail into the forest to learn about the fungi we find. We will talk about how to look for, sustainably harvest, and identify mushrooms. We talk about what is edible, medicinal uses, and how to prepare them. We will also focus on historic uses, current scientific trends, and present day innovations of the fungi we find. People of all ages are welcome to explore and get their questions answered. We will walk back to the parking area and spread out all of our specimens on a table for further inspection. We can take a group photo which, along with other photos from the day, will be available on the Catskill Fungi Instagram/Facebook. Participants will get discounts of Catskill Fungi products that will be available for purchase.
Please dress for the weather. We will walk rain or shine. This means boots or sneakers. Optional equipment would be a water bottle, bug/tick repellent, rain coat, or snacks. You are welcome to bring pictures of mushrooms you would like identified.
Bathrooms
There is one at the meeting location but not in the woods.
Kids
Students under the age of 16 are free. 16 years old and above must purchase tickets. Adults, bring only children directly under their care and at most 3 children per adult.
Please don't take advantage of this policy, otherwise we will have to charge for kids.
Pets
We love them but no.
Cancellations
If you need to cancel please notify us via email. Email us at least 48 hour before the start of the walk and we will refund you.
See you in the woods!