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The Farms: Beginning Mushroom Foraging
Allerton Park & Retreat Center
515 Old Timber Rd.
Monticello, Illinois 61856
(217) 333-3287
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Learn about the magical world of mushrooms at Beginning Mushroom Foraging on Sundays, July 6, 13 & 20 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. in The Studio and outdoors.
Instructor Lee Schuler will start each class with a short slide presentation, sharing how to identify various types of wild mushrooms, including some of the most popular and common edible mushrooms, and information on safety and sustainability. Students will then move into the woods for hands-on training. Question and answer periods will also be included.