Mushroom Workshop - Walt Sturgeon
Walt Sturgeon is a nationally recognized amateur mycologist with over 25 years of experience. He will lead a workshop to be held at the Beaver Creek State Park on Saturday, September 13, 2008, from 10:00 until 3:00.
This workshop will include a slide program, a collecting field trip, and a mushroom display. There will be information on distinctive, edible, and toxic species, basic taxonomy, fungal ecology, folklore, cooking tips, and ethnomycology (people and mushrooms). Participants may have edible mushrooms to take home. Participants are asked to bring a basket and wax bags or wax paper for collecting the mushrooms. Portions of the walk may be moderate to difficult walking.
The cost of the workshop is $15.00 for each person age 12 and older. Contact Kathy Lewis to register at 330-424-3881. Payment must be made at the time of registration prior to the class date. Participants are to meet at the Beaver Creek Wildlife Education Center.