Mushroom Identification Walk
Join us to explore the the world of mushrooms with Louis Giller of North Spore!
Location
Gazebo
This walk is designed to be an introduction to the mycological world of Maine, with a particular focus on edible mushrooms.
The first half hour or so of class will be devoted to covering basic fungal biology and life cycle, mushroom myths/truths, and foraging practices. From there, we’ll head into the forest and scan for mushrooms, discussing our finds as we go. The species we are likely to find vary depending on season and location. By the end of class, participants will walk away with growing confidence in several choice species and inspiration to learn more.
Adults and children ages 12 and up (with adult) are welcome! For questions, please email suzanne@wellsnerr.org or call (207) 646-1555 x116.
About the Presenter
Louis Giller has spent about 15 years studying, growing, foraging, and most importantly eating mushrooms. His mycological journey began at the University of Denver where he studied environmental science and conducted oyster mushroom research inspired by Mycologist Paul Stamets. He joined North Spore about 9 years ago where he primarily works on R&D, marketing, education, and community outreach.