Join OSU Extension Forester Lorelle Sherman plus local rancher and mushroom enthusiast Nick Hazelton for an excursion into the Upper Luckiamute watershed to discover and learn about the fantastic varieties of fungus among us!
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Fungi & Forests ForayDate: Saturday, November 2
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm Place: Happy Worker's Club (39328 Luckiamute Road, Philomath) |
Finding mushrooms in the Coast Range is without a doubt a thrill! But understanding the complex relationships between trees, wildlife, fungi, soil, and climate that led to the mushroom in your basket is empowering knowledge. Join us for a day of exploration with a focus on deepening an understanding of mycorrhizal connections between trees and fungi, and unique symbiotic relationships between wildlife, fungi, and trees.
Reservation required! Please fill out the request below to reserve your spot.
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Please note: This mushroom walk is intended to be an introductory experience. While we will discuss common mushroom characteristics and identification, it is crucial to understand that positive identification of edible mushrooms should only be done by experienced mycologists. Attempting to identify and consume wild mushrooms without proper knowledge and guidance can be extremely dangerous and potentially fatal.
By participating in this walk, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. We strongly recommend that you do not consume any mushrooms collected during or after this event.
By participating in this walk, you acknowledge and agree that you are solely responsible for your own safety and well-being. We strongly recommend that you do not consume any mushrooms collected during or after this event.
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Thank you to Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife's Oregon Conservation and Recreation Fund for supporting this Sips 'n' Science production!
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About the Foray Leaders:
Lorelle Sherman
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Lorelle is a bird nerd, wild foods forager, and forest ecologist. Foraging for mushrooms and plants for over ten years inspired Lorelle to study the forest ecosystems she was spending her time in. Merging her interests, she now studies the interconnections between forests, fungi, and wildlife. Lorelle studied Wildlife Biology at the University of Vermont and Forest Ecology while at Oregon State University. Today, she serves as the OSU Extension Forester for Benton, Linn, and Polk Counties where she hopes to inspire people to connect with and steward the land.
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Nick Hazelton
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Nick is a yak and goat rancher on the Luckiamute River. He is part of the 4th generation of a family that emigrated to the Luckiamute Watershed in the early 1900’s, and has lived his whole life on the farm he manages now. Nick’s main passion is connecting people with their food and the land we live on. Understanding the details of the local ecology and how fungi play a role is fascinating to him.
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Below are a few examples of fungi that are found in the region we will be exploring. We don't know if we'll see these particular species or not, but regardless of what we find, it will be a fun, interactive and educational experience!
Photos courtesy of Lorelle Sherman and Crystal Kelso, OSU Extension.
Photos courtesy of Lorelle Sherman and Crystal Kelso, OSU Extension.
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