Monroe property owners can learn to distinguish which wild mushrooms on the forest floor are edible and which are not. Author and explorer Daniel Winkler provides an educational presentation on the adventure of “MushRoaming” at the Monroe Library on September 15, 2016 at 6 p.m. An exhibit of photographs comparing and contrasting edible plants and their poisonous counterparts will be on display in the Monroe Meeting Room.
Go to the MushRoaming Talk on Monroe Real Estate
During the talk, insight will be given into where to seek out various mushrooms, peak harvesting times and more. Speaker Daniel Winkler has created multiple field guides for the Pacific Northwest to assist those living on Monroe property with an interest in foraging. Ancient Egyptians considered the mushroom a “plant of immortality.” Winkler will pass on other interesting bits of trivia and folklore associated with this traditional plant. With a background as a worldwide traveler, he will also discuss MushRoaming trips around the globe and his time spent on ethno-mycological research in Tibet.
A captivating speaker with many tales to tell, residents of Monroe real estate will not want to miss this intriguing discussion. Those in attendance will be able to confidently seek out mushrooms on their next nature hike and try to identify them. See the Monroe Library website for more information.
