MUSHROOM MANIA
Four events, two amazing days of mushroom exploration!
MUSHROOM MANIA
MUSHROOM MANIA!
Toadstools, puffballs, chicken of the woods, witches’ butter, stinkhorns, turkey-tail, earthstar, shaggy manes…fungi have such fabulous common names!
Join us for a wild mushroom identification walk and see what’s growing in IslandWood’s 250-acre forest on Bainbridge Island. You’ll learn where to look for different species and gain identification tricks of the trade from seasoned foragers.
Sunday, October 20, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20/adults, $10/kids (ages 6+)
- $20/adults and $10/kids
- This program is designed for adults and youth ages 6 years and up.
- Children and youth must participate with a parent or caregiver.
- Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa after the hike, as you mix n’ mingle with other mycological enthusiasts, meet other families who love the hobby, and learn more about educational mushroom-themed events in our area. We’ve got the scoop!
- This expedition is great for families to learn how to safely discover and identify mushrooms and ask so many questions – we love your enthusiasm!
- We will not be harvesting fungi for take-home, but we will introduce you to the techniques of ethical and safe foraging, so you can support safe and thoughtful foraging in your family.
Sunday, October 20, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Sunday, November 10, 9:30 am – 11:30 am
Cost: $20/adults, $10/kids (ages 6+)
- $20/adults and $10/kids
- This program is designed for adults and youth ages 6 years and up.
- Children and youth must participate with a parent or caregiver.
- Enjoy cookies and hot cocoa after the hike, as you mix n’ mingle with other mycological enthusiasts, meet other families who love the hobby, and learn more about educational mushroom-themed events in our area. We’ve got the scoop!
- This expedition is great for families to learn how to safely discover and identify mushrooms and ask so many questions – we love your enthusiasm!
- We will not be harvesting fungi for take-home, but we will introduce you to the techniques of ethical and safe foraging, so you can support safe and thoughtful foraging in your family.
Friday, November 1, 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Cost: $35/adults (ages 21+)
- Teams of two to ten will participate in fungi-themed trivia and an evening of delicious seasonal food and refreshment.
- The game has four rounds, each round has a set of questions.
- Our talented culinary team is preparing a delicious, pub-inspired selection of upscale bar food items, all seasonally-inspired, and several that include wild mushrooms! Your ticket price includes food, an adaptogen-mocktail, and of course – game entry!
- IslandWood naturalists are designing the game with support from the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society. We have prizes for First, Second, and Third Place.
Sunday, November 10, 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm
Cost: $20/adults, $10/kids (ages 6+)
- We’ll walk just over a mile/1.5 miles over mostly packed gravel and dirt trails. Deeper into our campus the trails turn a bit more rugged and have a lot of roots and twists and turns.
- This hike is great for ages and abilities of folks that can walk/hike up to two miles and are sure-footed due to the uneven terrain.
- Our 250-acre forest is a great example of an intact forest ecosystem like you’d see anywhere in the western WA lowlands, with lots of woody debris for our favorite decomposers!
- You’ll learn where to look for different species and gain identification tricks of the trade from seasoned foragers.
KNOW BEFORE YOU GO
What to Expect:
- Expert guides from the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society
- Fun and educational experience for all ages
- Cookies and hot cocoa after the hike
- Meet other mushroom enthusiasts and learn about local events
- No harvesting, focus on ethical and safe foraging practices
Accessibility & Safety:
- We work to ensure that all reasonable accommodations are in place so that everyone can fully participate and learn during their time on our campus. Learn more about the physical accessibility of our campus here.
- Service animals only.
- Masks are optional, and CDC guidelines will be followed.
We’re incredibly thankful for our long-standing partnership with the Kitsap Peninsula Mycological Society (KPMS)! Their dedicated volunteer guides and instructors have been instrumental in bringing the wonders of fungi to life at IslandWood for over ten years. They truly illuminate the forest floor (and stumps, and trunks!) with their expertise.
Want to dive deeper into the world of mushrooms? Be sure to check out KPMS! They offer fantastic events and resources year-round.
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