EDIBLE & MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS OF MAINE & THE NORTHEAST (Presentation) - Gardiner, ME 2026

Join self-proclaimed "mushroom MAINEIAC" David Spahr and get the inside information on the wild MUSHROOMS OF THE NORTHEAST. EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS REPRESENT AN OPPORTUNITY FOR SUSTAINABLY FORAGING AND ENJOYING HEALTHY, locally sourced food and present a potential for health benefits beyond good nutrition. This PRESENTATION WILL COVER FINDING, collecting, identifying and preparing the safe and common EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOM SPECIES OF MAINE, New England, and Eastern Canada. Nature enthusiasts, cooks, foragers, herbalists, and others will enjoy and benefit from David's expertise. Topics will include matching species with appropriate foods, discovering MUSHROOMS THAT CONTAIN UNIQUE MEDICINAL PROPERTIES, and exploring information about dyeing fabrics and paper. David's book, EDIBLE AND MEDICINAL MUSHROOMS OF NEW ENGLAND AND EASTERN CANADA, will be available. Instructor: David SpahrEvent reminder LABEL_WCAG March 04, 2026 Wednesday Add to calendar Adult Ed Office - Gardiner Area High School 40 W. Hill Road GARDINER, ME 04354 View Map Visit website