Mushroom Hunt and Wild Food Walk, Pasadena

Mushroom hunt, wild plant foraging, nature walk and MUSHROOM CONTACT MEDITATION led by student of author and survivalist Christopher Nyerges in the Arroyo watershed area (near JPL) of the Hahamongna Watershed Park and dam area: $20

We’ll venture into the watershed area through weeping willows and derelict waterways to see the greening flora of a California winter. We're exploring the spiritual dimension of mushrooms and mycology.

We're in search of MUSHROOMS, WILD FOODS, and the unique RIPARIAN PLANTS of Tongavaar (as the Native American Tongva/Kizh called this area) now called "Los Angeles."

During this mushroom hunt and nature walk, we’ll learn about the unique waterside things that grow, and the many uses of what we’ll see. We’ll see oaks, alders, sages, mulefat, mugwort, horehound, willow, nettles, and so on.

There are many other riparian plants, which we may or may not see, depending on conditions. We are sure to see many wild edibles that sprout at this time of year when it’s wet. And we should see a half dozen or so varieties of mushrooms sprouting chaotic from their beds.

Cooking/preparation tips of the edibles we find will be discussed. (Not all beautiful things are edible). There are always lots of surprises in store on these walks.

Bring water, and dress comfortably. Those who enjoy this walk may also be interested in the Ethnobotany Certificate awarded by the School of Self-Reliance.

• schoolofself-reliance.com
• Previous event: WALKABOUT FOR MUSHROOMS, WILD FOODS, AND RIPARIAN PLANTS (1/14)
• Suggested reading: Guide to Wild Foods and Useful Plants