Intergenerational Spring Mushroom Foray with Jared Urchek[OFFSITE]

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS OFFSITE, NOT LOCATED AT FOX HAVEN. REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE EVENT ADDRESS A WEEK BEFORE CLASS.

This beginner’s workshop will introduce you to the easy to identify, edible species of mushrooms that can be found in the Maryland area during the spring months. The class will begin with a talk about the ethics and safety of wild foraging mushrooms. We will also talk about how mushrooms grow, what their characteristics are, and how to spot the best habitats to increase your chances of success.

At the end of class, we will come back together and talk about how to verify our finds. How to use field guides, dichotomous keys, and online resources will be discussed. We will then talk about how to prepare and preserve different species and celebrate all that we have learned by cooking up some of our edible finds and enjoying the gifts of the woods. Edible mushrooms are not guarenteed, but we always have plenty to talk abouit along the way.

This class is hands on, so come prepared to walk in the woods. We will likely be off the beaten path, so good woods shoes/boots are a must. We also recommend bringing some water, a knife, a collecting basket, a camera and/or notebook, tick protection, and paper lunch bags to separate your finds.

*Suitable for ages 7 and up

PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT IS OFFSITE, NOT LOCATED AT FOX HAVEN. REGISTRANTS WILL RECEIVE THE EVENT ADDRESS A WEEK BEFORE CLASS.

Meet your teacher, Jared Urchek!

Jared is an acupuncturist, mycologist, and naturalist, has been studying various healing arts for over 15 years. His undergraduate degree in Psychology, Environmental Studies, and Traditional Eastern Arts led him to a Masters in Acupuncture program from the Institute of Taoist Education and Acupuncture. The Five-Element Acupuncture system of medicine that Jared practices allows for healing on all levels – body, mind, and spirit – and allows for a greater understanding of how we can stay balanced in Nature and through the seasons.

Refund Policy

· All class ticket sales are considered a donation to Fox Haven and help us to fulfill our mission. Full refunds (minus a 20% processing fee) will be given to any participant canceling at least 30 days prior to the scheduled class date. Due to the nature of full series commitments, no refunds will be processed once the series has started.

· Enrollment cannot be transferred to another class. If you are within the 30-day cancellation period, it is best to request a refund and sign up for the desired replacement.