{"product_id":"october-10-mushroom-walk","title":"October 10th Mushroom Walk","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFind Wild Mushrooms in the Catskills\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eStep into the forest with a guide who knows what's growing under your feet. On this easygoing morning walk, you'll learn to spot, identify, and sustainably harvest wild mushrooms, and find out which ones are edible, which are medicinal, and which ones are vomit comits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eCatskill Fungi has been inspiring connection with fungi since 2014. Founder John Michelotti is a Certified Mushroom Forager and Guide, a mushroom identifier for NYC Poison Control, and chair of the North American Mycological Association's Medicinal Mushroom Committee. Every walk is a scavenger hunt of colors, shapes, and sizes, and the stories that surround each mushroom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYou'll come away knowing:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHow to find mushrooms and tell some apart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommon edibles and how to cook them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedicinal mushrooms and how they're used\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe hidden role fungi play in keeping forests alive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSurprising history and fungal innovations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNo experience needed. Curious kids, first-timers, and seasoned foragers are all welcome. Bring photos of mushrooms you've been wondering about, and we'll help you ID them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow the morning goes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe meet at 10 am sharp at the Catskill Fungi Spore Space \u0026amp; Kitchen for a quick Fungi 101. Then we carpool to a nearby trail. Borrow a basket, bag, and field guide and head up an easy, wide path into the woods. Afterward, we head back to the Spore Space and spread out everything we found for a closer look and learn which ones are edible and how to tell them apart. While you're there, you can browse our mushroom extracts, books, and foraging gear, with a special discount just for walkers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"One of the best things I've done in 10 years coming to the Catskill Mountains.\" — Evelyn\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOnly 20 spots per walk, and they fill up fast in peak season.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePrice:\u003c\/strong\u003e $40 per person (under 16 free)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGroup size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 people max\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere:\u003c\/strong\u003e Catskill Fungi Mushroom Mural \u0026amp; Kitchen, 8553 NY-28, Pine Hill, NY 12465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhen:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10:00am. Please arrive on time, since we leave together.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat to wear:\u003c\/strong\u003e Boots or sneakers and clothes for the weather. We walk rain or shine.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptional:\u003c\/strong\u003e Water, bug\/tick repellent, rain jacket, snacks\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBathrooms:\u003c\/strong\u003e One at the meeting spot, none on the trail\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKids:\u003c\/strong\u003e Under 16 walk free. Ages 16+ need a ticket. Up to 2 children per adult, and only kids in your care.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePets:\u003c\/strong\u003e We love them, but please leave them at home.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCancellations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full refund if you email us at least 48 hours before the walk.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eSee you in the woods!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"catskillfungi","offers":[{"title":"1 Mushroom Walker","offer_id":41340141797562,"sku":"101026","price":40.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0144\/9220\/5104\/products\/2021-09-1918.25.54.jpg?v=1650297969","url":"https:\/\/catskillfungi.com\/products\/october-10-mushroom-walk","provider":"Catskill Fungi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}