MMTA Wild Mushroom Hike
Tuesday, August 6, 2024
Past event
6:30 PM EDT
Hurricane, West Virginia
Free · 1 race
Event summary
Join us for the MMTA Wild Mushroom Hike on Tuesday, August 6th, 2024, in the beautiful surroundings of Hurricane, Putnam! This engaging event is perfect for nature lovers and aspiring foragers eager to learn about the fascinating world of mushrooms. Led by Drew Palmer from the Mushroom Club of West Virginia, participants will embark on a scenic journey along the Meeks Mountain trails, discovering the various edible fungi native to the area.
The hike will begin at 5:30 PM at the Big Red Barn in Hurricane City Park, where you'll receive a brief introduction before heading out on the trail. Get ready to explore at least 3 miles of lush wilderness while learning safe and sustainable foraging techniques. Keep your eyes peeled for delightful finds such as Morels, Oyster Mushrooms, and Chanterelles! Don't forget to wear your hiking shoes and leave your pets at home for this adventurous evening in nature. Embrace the wild side of West Virginia and make unforgettable memories on this mushroom hike!
The hike will begin at 5:30 PM at the Big Red Barn in Hurricane City Park, where you'll receive a brief introduction before heading out on the trail. Get ready to explore at least 3 miles of lush wilderness while learning safe and sustainable foraging techniques. Keep your eyes peeled for delightful finds such as Morels, Oyster Mushrooms, and Chanterelles! Don't forget to wear your hiking shoes and leave your pets at home for this adventurous evening in nature. Embrace the wild side of West Virginia and make unforgettable memories on this mushroom hike!
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MMTA Wild Mushroom Hike
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Organiser's description
Have you wanted to learn about the mushrooms growing right in your very own woods? Well now you can with the help of a Drew Palmer of the Mushroom Club of West Virginia.
Drew will take you through Meeks Mountain trails and teach you all about the mushrooms growing in Hurricane's backyard.
Take a walk on the "wild" side and enjoy learning how to forage safely and sustainably. West Virginia is all about being wild and wonderful, and there are lot of wild and crazy fungi growing in nature. Maybe you can find some Morels, Oyster Mushrooms, or even Chanterelles.
We will meet at the Big Red Barn at the Hurricane City Park at 5:30 for a brief introduction and walk back to the MMT shelter. From there, we will take one of the trails and learn about edibles in nature. Please be sure to wear hiking shoes and be prepared to walk at least 3 miles. Please do not bring your pets on this hike.
Drew will take you through Meeks Mountain trails and teach you all about the mushrooms growing in Hurricane's backyard.
Take a walk on the "wild" side and enjoy learning how to forage safely and sustainably. West Virginia is all about being wild and wonderful, and there are lot of wild and crazy fungi growing in nature. Maybe you can find some Morels, Oyster Mushrooms, or even Chanterelles.
We will meet at the Big Red Barn at the Hurricane City Park at 5:30 for a brief introduction and walk back to the MMT shelter. From there, we will take one of the trails and learn about edibles in nature. Please be sure to wear hiking shoes and be prepared to walk at least 3 miles. Please do not bring your pets on this hike.
Location
MMTA Trails, Hurricane, 25526, WV, United States
MMTA Wild Mushroom Hike
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