About this Event
Join us for a delicious seasonally-inspired feast, complete with wild mushrooms in several dishes, in our Dining Hall on an unforgettable evening to celebrate autumn, community, and our sense of wonder for the natural world. Dinner will be prepared by Chef Jim White and his team, who are passionate about bringing sustainably sourced foods and thoughtful dining experiences to students and adults alike at our School in the Woods.
On this evening, we'll begin with the author talk in our Great Hall. We are awaiting details from our speaker, and will update this page as soon as we have them.
The Pacific Northwest is rich with wild mushrooms-some poisonous, some bland, and others among the finest edible fungi in the world. You'll learn how to safely identify, harvest, and enjoy these mushrooms, while avoiding dangerous look-alikes.
This 45-minute talk is accompanied by dazzling photographs, recipes, and other visuals as illustrations for identification, mushroom anatomy, and more.
YOUR TICKET INCLUDES:
Your ticket price includes dinner, dessert, non-alcoholic beverages, and entry to our author talk, Q&A, and a book-signing. We'll have a no-host bar as well, where we'll be selling wine, beer, and specialty sodas and fruit juices. It will be a fun and spirited evening!
*Children and youth are welcome to attend with you - we support forest ecologists of all ages at IslandWood, however this event is geared towards older children, youth and adults.
Accessibility
We work to ensure that all reasonable accommodations are in place so that everyone can fully participate and learn during their time on our campus. All indoor spaces and many of our outdoor spaces and field structures were built and are continually maintained to meet ADA code, adhering to WAC 51-50. Learn more about the physical accessibility of our campus here.
Service animals only, please.
If you are feeling unwell, please stay home and rest up! We care about you.
Agenda
🕑: 05:00 PM - 05:30 PM
Doors Open & Check-in
Host: IslandWood
Info: Check-in with us, and if you arrive on the earlier end, you can learn a little about IslandWood if you're new! We have a beautiful Welcome Center. Hang your coat, and snag your seat in the Great Hall - we start the author talk at 5:30 PM.
🕑: 05:30 PM - 06:30 PM
Author Presentation
Host: Mycologist & Speaker
Info: Our speaker will share their extensive experience and knowledge as a mycologist, ecologist, and chef, combining scientific facts with engaging anecdotes and stunning photography. He will have time for a short Q&A, followed by a book sale and signing in our Welcome Center.
🕑: 06:30 PM - 07:30 PM
Dinner is Served
Info: Your scrumptious wild mushroom and seasonally-inspired dinner is served in our Dining Hall - including dessert! You may visit our no-host bar to find various refreshments you can purchase as well. Non-alcoholic beverages will be served with your dinner and dessert.
Event venue & nearby stays
IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Avenue Northeast, Bainbridge Island, United States
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