Thank you for your interest in foraging. This is a
list of presentations and walks through September.
Please understand that we need at least 15 people to register for our
tastings, please help to spread the word! We do not approach or solicit your
libraries or clubs for classes, but they can contact us at this email address
to book an event of their own. Our prices are set to cover our material
expenses and travel. You or your group can view my public presenter’s catalog
at https://programs.ctlibrarians.org/library-programer/karen-monger
September
23, 6:00 pm, Rocky Hill Public Library, 33 Church St. Autumn
is a time of bounty and harvest for woodland creatures and foragers alike: nuts
are falling to the forest floor, fruits are ripening and scenting the crisp
fall air, roots and tubers are thickening up in anticipation of sustaining the
plants through the tough winter, and edible fungi can be found in astounding
amounts. Learn how to identify, sustainably harvest, and prepare the wild foods
of autumn, from acorns through minty wintergreen leaves, including golden honey
mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing mushroom”. Edible Plants and Fungi of
Autumn, a FREE presentation,
register at https://engagedpatrons.org/EventsExtended.cfm?SiteID=3884&EventID=561545&PK=
September
27, 10:00 am, Colchester, CT. Autumn Foraging
Walk and Wild Food Tasting. This is a favorite location for wild edible
greens, berries, nuts, and mushrooms. An educational handout will be provided
and we will discuss foraging safety, harvesting ethics, identifications, and
cooking suggestions as we ramble slowly on mostly easy terrain for 90 minutes.
At the conclusion, we will share a tasting of foods made from foraged goodies
that we have prepared. The location will be emailed to folks the night before
the walk who have registered at the3foragers@gmail.com
as we will be watching the weather (hard rain will cancel, light drizzle is
fine.) Cost will be $30 per adult, kids
under 16 are free. Payment is collected on the day of the walk, Venmo, PayPal,
or cash preferred.
September
28, 1:30 pm. Private walk, Vernon Friends of Valley
Falls
September
30, 3-6 pm. Private walk, Yale Office of International Student
Studies
October
4, 10:00 am, Hurd State Park, 250 Middle Haddam Rd,
East Hampton, CT. FREE Autumn Foraging Walk with an experienced forager.
We will utilize this state park as an outdoor-hands-on classroom to explore the
edible plants and mushrooms of autumn. State regulations do not allow for
foraging, so we will only be discussing what we find. Bring along a camera,
notebook, sturdy shoes, a bottle of water, and your curiosity! We will meet at
the Picnic Pavilion and walk near water and through the forest for 90+ minutes,
or until we are tired, depending on what we can find. No need to register, but
a heads-up note at the3foragers@gmail.com
is appreciated for attendance expectations. https://ctparks.com/media/530/download?inline
October
14, 10:00 am, Private Walk, Black Rock Garden Club
October
15, 5:30 pm, Otis Public Library, 261 Main St,
Norwich, CT. We present our FREE original
photo slideshow of the Edible Wild Plants and Fungi of Autumn, while
also providing a handout and bring along specimens to examine. Autumn is a time
to collect nuts, berries, some greens, and for digging edible roots, and the
wild mushrooms are spectacular and delicious. As always, we pride some tasty
nibbles for you to experience the wild. Register at https://otislibrarynorwich.libcal.com/event/14995353
October
16, 6:00 pm, Brookfield Public Library, 182
Whisconier Rd. Another FREE presentation
of Edible Wild Plants and Fungi of Autumn where we cover the edible
nuts, roots, berries, greens, and wild mushrooms of the autumn months. An
educational handout will be provided. . Learn how to identify, sustainably
harvest, and prepare the wild foods of autumn, from acorns through minty
wintergreen leaves, including golden honey mushrooms and maitake, the “dancing
mushroom”. Please register at https://brookfieldlib.librarycalendar.com/event/edible-wild-plants-and-fungi-autumn-27259
October
18, 10:00 am, Pratt Nature Center, 163 Papermill Rd,
New Milford, CT. We return to Pratt Nature Center for another super affordable
and educational Foraging Walk and Tasting. We will walk this wonderful
property and discuss any edible nuts, greens, berries, roots, or mushrooms we
find and a handout will be provided. At the conclusion of this walk, we return
to the picnic tables to feast on some forager-prepared wild dishes. Space is
limited, $5.00 per human, please no dogs as there are animals living on the
property. Registration is required at info@prattcenter.org
October
25, 10:00am, Cheshire, CT. Another
of our original Foraging Walk and Tasting sessions, at a location in
Cheshire, CT. We will take participants on a 90 minute ramble through this
property and conclude with a feast we have prepared using wild foods including
nuts, greens, berries, and wild mushrooms. You will leave with hands-on
instruction, an educational handout, happy tastebuds, and a full belly. Please register
at the3foragers@gmail.com and
further information will be emailed to registered participants. We will watch
the weather and heavy rain will cancel. Cost is $30.00 per person over 16, kids
are free and welcome.
You can also find event listings at https://www.facebook.com/the3foragers/events
Find us on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/the3foragers/
or visit the free blog with recipes, https://the3foragers.blogspot.com/
For the Connecticut Valley Mycological Society, the local
Connecticut mushroom club, visit http://www.cvmsfungi.org/
