Events

The 2024 Hudson River Valley Ramble will occur on August 31st and every day in September. Event leaders will be able to submit events in Spring. If you have questions about hosting an event for the Ramble, please email ramble@hudsongreenway.ny.gov.

Stay up to date, by signing up for our newsletter.

Mushroom Walk with John Michelotti

Location

Copake Falls, NY

Copake Falls, NY 12517

42.119535 -73.525120

County: Columbia
Region: Upper Hudson

Date(s)

  • September 2, 2017, 2:00PM, 2 hours duration

Details

Event Type Walk/Hike Description Join this mushroom walk and learn with John Michelotti of Catskill Fungi, president of the Mid-Hudson Mycological Association, about the ecological functions of fungi, common edibles and medicinal mushrooms, as well as historic uses of fungi and present day innovations of the exceptional Kingdom Fungi! We will take a walk on an exceptional piece of private conserved land adjacent to the Taconic State Park in Copake Falls, and learn the principles of basic ID skills based on the specimens we find along our trail, using the best field guides John recommends. Registrants will be emailed directions of where to meet for the walk. Organization Hosting the Event Friends of Taconic State Park Phone Number 917-885-0691

Registration

Advance registration required.
Registration ends on September 2. Limited to 20 participants. Buy tickets ($10.00 + $1.54 fee) at http://www.friendsoftsp.org/event/sept-2-mushroom-walk-with-john-michelotti/
$10.00 + $1.54 fee

Additional Information

gently rolling hills

Event Duration (hours): 2
Difficulty: Easy
Not suitable for children under age 13.
Length (miles): 2
Boots Needed: No

Family Friendly
Barrier Free or Wheelchar accessible? No
Share This Page: