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Wednesday, June 17, 2026

Mushroom Foray (Beginners)

A gentle introduction to mushroom identification — safety, key features, and the easy edibles.

Where
Cook Forest State Park, PA
How long
Half day
Group size
Up to 10 people
What you take home
A printed ID checklist and our personal seasonal map.

What we’ll do

Mushrooms scare a lot of people, and they should — but with the right framework, identifying a handful of common, safe edibles is achievable on day one. We focus on chanterelles, hen of the woods, and lobster mushrooms, with a heavy emphasis on what NOT to pick.