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Spring Mushroom Hunting in Rhode Island In-Person

Slideshow-lecture class & cooking demo with The Mushroom Hunting Foundation

Recommended for adults and mature kids; to actually participate in the cooking demonstration, anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a guardian, or at least have the guardian sign a waiver on their behalf.

There are many types of mushrooms in our region. Some are poisonous, but their ecology is interesting...while others are simply delicious! Learn about them from Ryan and Emily Bouchard, New England's leading mushroom hunting educators. Using a slideshow of their own incredible all-local photography, Ryan and Emily will explain the basics of wild mushroom science and safety, and focus on the local spring species that are considered "safe for beginners" to cook with. This class will show you inside a whole world of adventure that most people overlook. It features a cooking demonstration, so you'll also have the opportunity to experience two very special wild mushroom flavors for yourself.

About the Instructors: Ryan T. Bouchard is the author and photographer of the influential book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019. Emily Schmidt also studies our local mushroom species (and wild plants as well), and teaches creative cooking that highlights their many unique flavors. Together, they created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, and have educated thousands of people about safely enjoying America’s incredible wild foraging.