December 14 – 15, 2024
North Columbia Schoolhouse Cultural Center
17894 Tyler Foote Rd, Nevada City, CA 95959
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PLEASE NOTE: Online pre-registration is required to attend Saturday’s event and Sunday may sell out as well. Please be aware there are No Dogs, No Alcohol, and No Smoking allowed at the Oak Tree School.
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 14, 9 AM – 4 PM
After meeting at the North Columbia Schoolhouse, our traditional Saturday morning wild mushroom hunt will continue to several sites in the local forest. Afterwards, attendees will return to the Schoolhouse for an afternoon of identification and mushroom-related presentations. Be prepared to walk in the damp woods and off trail for an optimum mushroom hunting experience. Useful items to bring include: collection basket, waxed paper bags, knife, camera, notebook, field identification guide, and hand lens. This is a rain or shine event. We support carpooling to reduce our impact at this event.
In the afternoon, return to the North Columbia Schoolhouse for an informative series of presentations, including:
- “Documenting Fungal Diversity in the Age of Community Science” by Dr. Brian Perry
- “From Macro to Micro” by photographer Alison Pollack
Please note: Due to space limitations, no discounts are available for children on Saturday.
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 15, 10 AM – 4 PM
On Sunday, dive into the colorful and captivating Wild Mushroom Exposition. Explore our collection of seasonal Sierra mushrooms, all organized and labeled for your viewing pleasure. This is a great opportunity to learn about the mushrooms found during the week’s forays.
A family field trip will also be offered on Sunday, providing children the chance to participate in a guided foray. Pre-registration is required for this special activity.
Sunday’s presentations will include:
- “Cryptic Fungal Diversity of the Sierra Nevada Mountains” by Dean Lyons
- “FUNDIS Discoveries in the Yuba Watershed” by Damon Tighe
- “Enzymatic Updates: A Realistic Review of Mycoremediation” by Christopher Hodge
- “Health Benefits of Mushrooms: From Body to Mind” by Dr. Christopher Hobbs
EVENT DETAILS
- Saturday Admission: $45 general, $40 for YWI members
- Sunday Admission: $25 general, $20 for YWI members
- Family Walk: $35 (Children under 12 free with adult)
GET INVOLVED!
Volunteer shifts are available. Please contact Ashley at ashleymbyrnes {at} gmail.com to sign up.
See you at the Foray! Happy mushroom hunting!
Please read our cancellation policy.