Edible Mushrooms in Illinois

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Age Group:

High School, Adult
Registration for this event will close on April 7, 2025 @ 7:00pm.
There are 28 seats remaining.

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Learn about the fabulous world of fungi and how to forage wild edible mushrooms in Illinois. In this presentation you will learn:

  • Mushroom basics
  • Mushrooms through the seasons
    • where to find them 
    • identifying characteristics 
    • lookalikes, and
  • How to keep an eye out for common local edibles.

By the end of this presentation you'll have tools to help you identify several different edible fungal species and a basic understanding of our region’s mushroom terrain.

Register online or call Adult Services at 815-534-6173.


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