A Fall Mushroom Foray

Sept. 2, 2023

If you thought spring was the only time for mushroom mania thanks to the morels, think again. It’s time for the Annual Fall Mushroom Foray! From 9am to 12pm on Saturday, Sept. 9, join HeadWaters Land Conservancy and the Pigeon River Country Discovery Center for a mushroom identification adventure. Dianne Farner, a mushroom expert, will lead the outing, which starts at the PRC Discovery Center at 9984 Twin Lakes Rd. in Vanderbilt. (Park in front of the DNR Headquarters or at the trailhead near the entrance of the parking lot.) No promises as to what you might find, but September woods are known for edible delicacies like lobster mushrooms, porcini, and chanterelles, as well as plenty of their not-safe-for-eating but cool-to-look-at cousins. Attendees are encouraged to wear comfy shoes and bring water for the walk. The event is free, though RSVPs are appreciated. Head to pigeonriverdiscoverycenter.org/event/mushroom-foray or headwatersconservancy.org/calendar/events for more details and the sign-up form.