An introduction to the mushrooms of Central California. Nothing is more elusive and mysterious than the wild mushroom. Who hasn't heard about chanterelles, morels, and boletes?
After beginning with an indoor lecture using slide images and dried specimens, we will then embark on a fungal foray to 1-2 local sites that will give students an introduction to the characteristics of mushrooms, common families and some of the more distinctive edible and toxic mushrooms.
This is one class where we hope for rain! Want to find mushrooms? Gotta be willing to get your boots wet!
Sterling Sam is an Adjunct Professor of Botany, certified with the University of California, California State Universities, and California Community Colleges. He is a former student of the late SFSU Harry Thiers, Humboldt State University Professor David Largent, and Duke Professor Terry Johnson. He has hunted mushrooms for more than 45 years and taught about them since 1978.
Details:
-We will be meeting at the Red Barn Classroom in Bear Valley then driving by car caravan to foraging destinations
- Please arrive 10-15 minutes early to check in
- Refunds available for all classes 7 days in advance of the start date, after 7 days and before 2 days, participants can credit their class for a future date. All requests before 48 hours in advance will be declined. For COVID cancellation policy, see below.
- Please follow the parking instructions for the facility used that day
- Please provide an email you check regularly for updates and reminders about your class
- Registration is required online prior to the event in order to maintain class sizes
- Sales end 48 hours before the start date.
- Waitlists are available when the class sells out
What to Bring:
Small knife, paper or waxed bags, and a cloth bag or basket
Day Pack
Lunch Bag
Warm Variable Weather Clothing
Hiking Shoes
Water Bottle
Notebook and Pen/Field Journal
Eventbrite Confirmation Email
Binoculars (Optional)
Camera (Optional)
