Discovering Mushrooms on the Black Kettle Trail

Saturday, Sep 13, 2025 at 10:00am

Beaver Flow Trailhead
$30 per person

Join us for an exciting mushroom foraging workshop led by fungi expert Ari Rockland-Miller.  We will walk the Black Kettle Trail, a one-mile loop trail that goes through an open, mature forest, passes by a beautiful forest brook, and even has some fantastic views across the valley. Discover what gourmet and medicinal mushrooms can be found in this local forest. This is a great entry point into the endlessly intriguing world of mushroom foraging! This is a beginner-level outing.

REGISTRATION: This event is ticketed, and attendance is capped at 20 individuals. The cost is $30 per person, paid directly to the mushroom expert Ari. 

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TIME: Meet at the trailhead by 9:50 am for a 10:00 am start. This event will last 2 hours.

What To Bring: 

Prepare for late summer conditions by bringing the following essentials:

-Clothing appropriate for the sun and potentially bugs

- Shoes that can get wet and muddy 

- Plenty of water

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