West Pottawattamie County Safe Mushroom Foraging Presentation

Monday, April 7, 2025 - 6:00pm to 7:00pm

Join ISU Extension and Outreach Natural Resources Field Specialist, Gina Buelow, on April 7 for a fun-filled program about mushroom foraging. Learn about what fungi are, how to identify mushrooms, and how you can forage safely and responsibly. Get ready to develop a new appreciation for the spectacular spore-bearing members of our ecosystem! Mushrooms to be discussed include 3 species of morel mushrooms, oyster mushrooms, pheasant back mushrooms, velvet stem, and inky caps.Morel Mushroom growing in a sunny patch of grass

Date: April 7, 2025

Time: 6:00 - 7:00 PM

Location: West Pottawattamie County Extension Office

Cost: $25. You will receive a pocket field guide during the class.

Register by calling 712-366-7070 or emailing gere@iastate.edu