Hunt for Halloween Mushrooms

It’s almost Halloween! Join Chestnut Hill Farms for a special foray to find fungi will focus on some “scary” and Halloween-themed mushrooms. You’ll learn about Witches’ butter, Jack o’ Lantern mushrooms, Dead man’s fingers, and varieties of bleeding fungi. As day turns to dusk, you’ll also get to experience how certain mushrooms are bioluminescent and glow in the dark!

We’ll also discuss the role mushrooms play in our ecosystem, how sustenance foraging can be utilized to diversify our diets and combat food insecurity, as well as the future possibilities of mushrooms as medicine, cosmetics, and a valuable source of protein in our growing and changing world. We will focus on safety while foraging, how to avoid poisonous look-alikes and do a deep-dive into a handful of easily identified common edible and medicinal fungi found in Massachusetts.

Our mushroom programs are led by knowledgeable guides and focus on the ecology of mushrooms and their vital role in the ecosystem. Please note, we will forage mushrooms for educational purposes only and not for consuming. Join us as we discover the wonders of mushrooms and their natural habitats.

This is a family-friendly program best suited for families with children ages 6 and up.

Admission:
Trustees Member Adult: $20; Member Child: $12;
Nonmember Adult: $25; Nonmember Child: $15;