Cambridge residents who would like to find out more about mushrooms and what makes them tick are welcome to register now for an opportunity to explore this often unseen world from a culinary perspective.
Fungi are neither plants or animals, and even though they aren’t always obvious, they play an important role in the ecosystem. Luke Eckstein, who is a biologist an experienced fungi forager, will lead a group on a guided exploration of the fall woods. This is a time of year when the fruiting bodies of fungi, better known as mushrooms and toadstools, can often be seen and he will point out the different species the learners encounter as they go.
Eckstein will discuss how fungi grow and reproduce, as well as the role they play in the ecology of the area. He will also explain how they form symbiotic relationships with many species of plants. The group will discover which species are edible and which ones to avoid, and finally, they will learn how to prepare wild foraged mushrooms in their own kitchen.
The registrants for this activity are asked to arrive by no later than 10:00 am for the hike, and they should bring a basket, a reusable mug for hot cocoa, and a small sharp knife. Printed field guides that show edible species that are also easy to identify can help the participants in their foraging, and these can be produced by local Print shops.
This opportunity to have some fun with fungi will be offered to the public on September 21. The group will be exploring Guelph’s Preservation Park.
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