MARCH 10TH MUSHROOM HUNT

Are you curious about the many wild mushrooms you see growing in local wildlands after the winter rains? How do you recognize a chanterelle and stay away from poisonous look-alikes? Come join us at Toro Canyon Park on Sunday March 10th for for wild mushroom foraging under the guidance of renowned mycologist Doctor Bob Cummings, and uncover some of the mystery behind these fascinating fungi. ADVANCE RESERVATION REQUIRED. Limited to 20 attendees.

DETAILS

WHERE: Toro Canyon Park picnic Area 3

WHEN: Sunday March 10th, 2024, 10:30 am to 2:30 pm

WHAT:  We will go mushroom hunting in the park until 11:30, then Dr Cummings will identify our finds and share his deep knowledge of these fascinating fungi before we sit down to a deliciously informal mushroom themed lunch.

THE MENU WILL INCLUDE

Mushroomerie Board, Homemade Sourdough Bread & GF Crackers

White Bean & Mushroom Soup with Drizzle of Truffle Oil

Chanterelle Quiches

Marinated Mushroom & Mesclun Salad

Candy Cap Shortbreads

Chocolate Truffles

Tea and water

WHAT TO WEAR: Please wear close-toed shoes, long pants, long sleeves. Poison oak abounds in woodlands. We recommend you bring gloves to protect your hands while foraging. A basket and pocket knife are handy to collect mushrooms.