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Special Events

Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois

Saturday, May 23, 2009, 1:30 to 3 p.m.

Join us as we celebrate the release of the much-anticipated book Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States with coauthors Gregory M. Mueller and Joe McFarland. Topics of discussion take you from the field to the kitchen and will leave ample time for questions and answers. Everyone registered for this event receives a copy of the book, and is invited to attend a fun overview of mushrooms in Illinois followed by a book signing and reception.

Linnaeus Room
SPP0202 $29/$37

Supporting Events

Don't miss the mushroom display in honor of this book release at the Garden Shop, where you can find copies of Edible Wild Mushrooms of Illinois and Surrounding States. You can also enjoy the earthy taste of mushrooms in a featured dish at the Garden Café during the celebration. And for one special half-hour (almost) on May 23 before the lecture, come to a special viewing of mushroom-related rare books in the Lenhardt Library's Rare Book Room (1 to 1:25 p.m.).

Wild Mushrooms:
A Fall Foray in the Forest

Sunday, September 6, 2009, 9 to 10 a.m.

Feast your eyes on the rich diversity of fungi that appear as if by magic in Illinois woodlands and meadows in the fall. Join us for a fun and educational mushroom hunt through the McDonald Woods. After the hunt we’ll head over to the Illinois Mycological Association show and sale at the Chicago Botanic Garden to check out many additional varieties of mushrooms, books, and other mushroom items. Please remember to dress for the weather and the woods.

For this event only, adults are welcome to bring registered, well-supervised children who are interested in hunting for mushrooms and learning about nature.

Meet at McDonald Woods Entrance Shelter
SPP0203 $12/$15

Both events feature Joe McFarland, staff writer, Illinois Department of Natural Resources magazine Outdoor Illinois and Gregory M. Mueller, Ph.D., author, mycologist, and vice president of science and academic programs, Chicago Botanic Garden.

PHOTO: Gregory Mueller

Gregory Mueller		 PHOTO: Joe McFarland

Joe McFarland