Summer Mushroom Hunting in RI

Presented by Ryan and Emily Bouchard, creators of The Mushroom Hunting Foundation. Fungi are an often-overlooked part of nature.  Seeking them out, however, is perhaps the best hobby on Earth, combining fascinating science, outdoor adventure, and unbelievable food experiences.  A topic like this requires professional guidance!  With their slideshow of all-local photography, Ryan and Emily will explain the science and the safety rules of mushroom hunting, and the most astonishingly delicious summer mushrooms, focusing on those considered "safe for beginners" to identify and cook with.  It's astonishing to see their diverse colors and forms, and learn about how they function.

About the Presenters:  Ryan T. Bouchard is the author and photographer of the influential book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019.  Emily Bouchard also studies our local mushroom species (and wild plants as well), and invents new ways to make use of these special ingredients; she created the groundbreaking wild plant instructional video series In the Weeds with Emily Schmidt (her maiden name).  Together, Ryan and Emily  Bouchard created The Mushroom Hunting Foundation, and have educated thousands of people about safely enjoying America's incredible wild foraging.