Alaska's Wild Mushrooms

This workshop, taught by Chris Riggio, will focus on field identification of Alaska's wild mushrooms in the temperate rainforest area of Kachemak Bay, across from the town of Homer.The course covers identification through drawings, visual guides, macroscopic features and spore prints. Included in the workshop are collecting and preserving techniques, identification of edible vs. non-edible species and traditional uses of mushrooms. The environmental impact of mushroom collecting, risk assessment in regard to eating, and other considerations will be discussed.

Chris Riggio is a knowledgeable amateur mycologist and naturalist. He has taught a course at the University of Alaska Anchorage and has led several workshops and outings on fungi.
 
The price of the workshop is $340 plus tax; a deposit of $25 is due at registration and is non-refundable unless the minimum number of 6 participants is not met. The maximum number is 15. The balance the fee is due by August 15, 2006.The workshop fee includes instruction, transportation across Kachemak Bay, meals, rustic accom-modations in wall tent cabins and class materials.

For reservations call 907-345-2571 or 907-235-3633. VISA and MasterCard accepted.
 
Come a day early or stay after the workshop to hike, bike or take a sea kayak trip. Additional charges will apply.