Mushroom Walk on the Farm and Forest Trail with Mass Audubon
Sunday, September 20
1-2:30 pm
Fee: none (NOTE: This walk does not include general admission to the Village. Admission to the Village can be purchased before or after the Walk.)
The forests and fields of the Berkshires are home to fungi that come in a shocking variety of shapes, sizes, colors, and life histories — and early fall is one of the best times of year to see them on full display. Designed for the curious beginner who wants to learn more about the mushrooms they’ve seen, this outdoor program led by a Mass Audubon naturalist will explore the fundamentals of mushroom identification and share recent research about the ecological roles they fulfill. You’ll leave with inspiration and recommended resources for your next outdoor adventure. This program does not include information about foraging for edible mushrooms, will not provide training that can be applied to mushroom collecting, and will take place at a location where collecting mushrooms is prohibited. Wear sturdy footwear. 1.5 hours – approx. 2 miles. Please meet your guide at the picnic tables near the Leadership Parking Lot.
Registration recommended at Hancock Shaker Village Housatonic Heritage Hikes
An Upper Housatonic Valley National Heritage Area Housatonic Heritage Hike. The complete schedule of free walks (offered in September and early October) throughout Berkshire and Litchfield Counties can be found here: https://housatonicheritage.org/heritage-experiences/heritage-walks/