Daily Archives: September 13, 2017

Saturday, September 23, 10:00 am – 12:00 noon – Stalking Wild Mushrooms in the Berkshires

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Come to the Berkshire Botanical Garden on Saturday, September 23 from 10 – 12 for a fascinating workshop on Stalking Wild Mushrooms in the Berkshires. Learn all about fungi, with a focus on mushrooms. This diverse group of plants is found in the wild, especially during the fall months. The most common poisonous and edible mushrooms will be illustrated and described. Dress for outdoors. BBG Members: $15; Nonmembers: $20. Register at http://berkshirebotanical.org.

Tuesday, September 19, 4:30 pm – 7:30 pm – Wild Edibles Walk

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Join the New England Wild Flower Society, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and Russ Cohen, expert forager and author of Wild Plants I Have Known…and Eaten, for a walk around Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln on Tuesday, September 19 at 4:30 pm to learn about the tastiest wild plant species in our midst. We will discuss identification tips, edibility, seasonality, and preparation methods, along with general guidelines for safe and environmentally responsible foraging. We’ll end the evening sipping and snacking on tasty foraged treats. $32 for members of sponsoring organizations, $38 for nonmembers. Register online at http://www.newfs.org/learn/our-programs/wild-edibles-walk