Forest Classroom: Foraging for Oyster Mushrooms on the Capser Trail

 

Saturday, June 12, 2021 was a good day for harvesting oyster mushrooms on the Capser Trail. We had a fantastic turnout!
Our Forest Classroom leader was Samantha Dobson, naturalist, educator, forager and year-round island resident.
Learn more about Samantha and foraging on the Madeline Island Harvesters website, or read what she has to say about oyster mushrooms, including recipes, on her website Northwoods Forager.
Everyone loved being with Samantha as she shared her wisdom, stories and knowledge.
Enjoy the pictures and film clips below!

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Film clip: Samantha begins the mushroom forage hike.

Film clip: Samantha shares mushroom recipes at the end of the hike.

Film clip: Samantha discusses harvesting sustainably.

Film clip: Samantha continues to discuss harvesting sustainably.