Join Hilltown Land Trust for an Edible Mushroom Walk with Jess Evans from Pioneer Valley Mycological Association (PVMA). This July, we will be headed out to the HLT conserved land, Jackson Swamp, in Chesterfield to forage for edible mushrooms. Come learn about mushroom ID and best harvesting practices with an expert forager and current president of PVMA. This fun late Saturday morning walk will cue you into the native funky fungi in Hilltown’s deep forests.

DATE: Saturday, July 13

TIME: 10 AM to Noon

LOCATION: Jackson Swamp, Ring Road, Chesterfield, MA

Jess will discuss characteristics of mushrooms that aid in mushroom identification. We’ll view our time looking for fungi through a conservation lens; participants will be encouraged to pick fungal specimens with intention rather than abandon. With an emphasis on the complex ecologies of our forests, Jess will teach participants about some common edible mushrooms of Massachusetts as well as discuss toxic lookalikes and inedible species. While there are no guarantees that we’ll find large quantities of edible fungi during this walk, participants will leave with knowledge on mushroom habitats and habits and responsible collection practices.

To register, visit HLT’s website: Edible Mushroom Walk