Edible Mushrooms of California (and Toxic Lookalikes)

It’s mushroom season! Our foraging expert will teach you what you need to know for a healthy haul.

Learn the basics of mushroom anatomy and lifecycle, common edible mushrooms of California, the seasons and habitats in which they grow, and which toxic mushrooms look similar—so you can avoid them!

What you can expect:

Guidance on how to get started with foraging
Photos and info on mushrooms found in California
Specimens to touch and smell

About the Presenter:

Carrie Staller has a master’s degree in sustainability and a decade of experience foraging mushrooms, plants, and fruits in California. She is the founder of Fork in the Path, offering forest-to-table learning programs including mushroom and plant foraging, tasting wild food, cultivating a respectful and reciprocal relationship with the land, making art, and community building.

This free event received funding support from the Friends of the Menlo Park Library.

Monday, November 23, 2026 | 03:30 PM - 04:30 PM
Menlo Park Library, 800 Alma St., Menlo Park, CA

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