Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of California: Weekend Workshop

Sat Jan 23 2021 at 10:00 am to Sun Jan 24 2021 at 06:00 pm

Berkeley, California | Berkeley

Blue Wind School of Botanical Studies
Publisher/HostBlue Wind School of Botanical Studies
Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of California: Weekend Workshop
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Edible & Medicinal Mushrooms of California:
Weekend Workshop and Field Exploration
Winter Session (Mendocino County)
As the days shorten and the autumn rains (hopefully) begin to fall, the coastal California landscape literally comes to life with a myriad of mysterious fungal forms. It is estimated that some 3000+ mushroom species abound within our state borders, so it is not surprising that many feel a bit overwhelmed and intimidated when approaching the field of mycology (study of fungi). Join us as we make sense of this vast and cryptic realm while exploring the diverse array of edible/medicinal mushrooms found at their prime during winter on the Northern California coast. This interdisciplinary program will engage students on all levels through a combination of classroom lecture, field exploration, and hands-on activities.
Topics/activities include: mushroom ecology, mushroom identification (in the classroom and in the field), edible/medicinal uses, legal/ethical harvesting guidelines, safety issues/mushroom toxicology plus tips on how to avoid hazardous look-alike species, plant communities of the CA coast, tree/shrub identification, coverage of recent taxonomic/nomenclature changes, sampling of a variety of edible/medicinal mushrooms and preparations, medicine making exercises, mushroom cookery/preservation, and more!
Date/Time: January 23-24 (2021). 10am-6pm.
Class Fee:
Pre-registration discount before December 13 deadline: $175 (includes materials fee). After December 13 deadline: $200
Detailed directions and other more specific class info (including carpool networking) will be emailed out to the registered/paid students by January 10. IMPORTANT NOTE: this message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email).
No refunds will be issued after December 27.
Location: Blue Wind School of Botanical Studies. Ukiah, CA.
The class will take place on a stunning 80 acre oak woodland property located approximately 8 miles SW of Ukiah, CA (2 hours north of SF/Berkeley). Overnight camping is optional (at no extra cost).
Instructor: Tellur Fenner of the Blue Wind School of Botanical Studies.
Registration: TBA in summer of 2020.
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Contact Info:
All official Blue Wind business communication is conducted via email. Facebook messages and/or phone calls will not be returned. If you have a question about an upcoming class please send a detailed email to the following address:
[email protected]
To Bring:
On-site camping is optional for this class. If you plan to camp things that are necessary are: Tent, Sleeping Bag, Food/Snacks (class fee does not include meals), Camping Chair, Camping Pad, Flashlight.
Other gear you'll need for our field studies:
Rain Gear, Warm Clothes, Hiking Boots, Hat, Daypack, Water Bottles, Paper Grocery Bags/Collecting Basket, Knife, Trowel/Hori-Hori, Mushroom Cleaning Brush.
Optional (yet recommended): Notebook, Camera, Hand Lens.
*Interested, but don’t have a car? Inquire about carpooling options.
Frequently asked questions:
-So I paid the class fee via PayPal...am I now officially registered and on the roster? Yes, your spot in class is now secure. PayPal will not accept payments when a class is already sold out.
-How long/demanding will the field portion of the class be? Typically no more than 2-4 moderate miles...with LOTS of stops to ID/discuss mushrooms/plants.
-Can I bring my dog? Sorry, absolutely NO pets (for a litany of reasons).
-Is it OK to bring my child? My 16-hour adult-level workshops are in no way suitable for younger children. Trust me: they would be bored to tears.
-I see that hundreds/thousands of people have clicked on "interested and/or going" for this event...what are your class size limits? Don't take Facebook numbers too seriously folks...I cap these sorts of workshops at around 25 students.
-I'm not a fan of winter-time camping...are there nearby off-site accommodations near Ukiah? Oh yes...plenty! Airbnbs and motels abound and some students do choose to go this route.
-Will the class be canceled in the event of bad weather? Typically, no. And as is mentioned in the description: "Class will occur RAIN OR SHINE!". Only EXTREME weather with torrential rain, wind, and possible flooding will likely lead to a cancelation. I'll keep the participants well informed with current weather conditions in the lead up to the class.
-When should I expect to receive directions, carpool info, and other more specific class details? As is CLEARLY stated in the above class description: "Detailed directions and other more specific class info (including carpool networking) will be emailed out to the registered/paid students by January 10. IMPORTANT NOTE: this message will be sent to the email associated with your PayPal transaction (and for some people this may not be their primary email)."
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Berkeley, California, United States

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