Mushroom Discovery Walk with Lee Borg
Public Welcome Registration Required Free Event Nature Walk/Hike Public Restroom Free Public Parking Lots of Physical Activity
Join Lee Borg at the Blue Ridge Discovery Center to identify and learn about various mushroom species growing there. Lee is a Virginia Master Naturalist with a passion for edible wild mushrooms. She retired from software engineering after 36 years, moved to the mountains, and began to notice mushrooms. Dazzled by the stunning variety of shapes and colors, curiosity drove her to have them identified. When told she had found a choice edible, something shifted in with her mind about the possibility of obtaining good food from the forest vs. the grocery store. Lee has now safely consumed over 100 species of wild mushrooms, learned about the trees and plants that support them, and most importantly, how interconnected our natural world is.
We encourage participants to bring a sack lunch and explore the wildlife habitat at the BRDC after the mushroom walk. Included are a wetland, rain garden and nature trail.
Participation in this event will be limited to maintain a high-quality experience for all attendees. WOAH members can register starting June 24th, and registration will be available to the public starting July 10th.
Register by email to: [email protected]