Attention all mushroom hunters and foraging enthusiasts! Are you ready to take your foraging skills to the next level and learn about one of the most medicinal and versatile mushrooms out there? Welcome to Foraging 102: Turkey Tail.
In this course, we’ll delve deeper into the world of foraging and focus on the Turkey Tail mushroom, a common and versatile mushroom found in many parts of the world. We’ll learn about its medicinal properties, including its ability to boost the immune system and its potential as an anti-cancer agent.
We’ll explore the different ways to identify turkey tail mushrooms, including its physical characteristics, habitat, and season. We’ll learn how to harvest turkey tail mushrooms sustainably and safely, and how to prepare them.
We’ll also learn how to use turkey tail mushrooms in different ways, from making medicinal teas and tinctures to incorporating them into soups, stews, and even making a delicious breaded mushroom fry up.
Part of the course will include your first foraging assignment, where you’ll need to find, identify and submit a photo of a Turkey Tail specimen for extra points.
This course is suitable for those who have completed Foraging 101 or have prior knowledge of foraging and mushroom identification, and want to expand their foraging skills and knowledge. Join us and discover the world of turkey tail mushrooms and learn how to use them to improve your health and add delicious flavors to your meals.