Morel Hunting Workshops
Fri, Apr 01
|Ozark Natural Science Center
Join Jay Pitts on ONSC trails to learn all the clues you'll need to locate your own morel patches.
Time & Location
Apr 01, 2022, 1:00 PM – Apr 03, 2022, 3:00 PM
Ozark Natural Science Center, 1905 Madison 1305, Huntsville, AR 72740, USA
About the Event
Learn morel host tree identification, how to recognize correct morel habitat, hunting techniques, and how to judge where to hunt according to the season. This is your chance to learn from an experienced mushroom forager and ask questions in person, in good morel habitat, during morel season. The workshop will NOT involve picking mushrooms, as it is in protected AR Natural Heritage property. Plan to attend rain or shine and bring wet weather gear if needed. Choose one of our 5 identical classes throughout the weekend:
Friday 4/1 afternoon, 1-3PM
Saturday 4/2 morning, 9-11AM
Saturday 4/2 afternoon, 1-3PM
Sunday 4/3 morning, 9-11AM
Sunday 4/3 afternoon, 1-3PM
About the instructor:
Jay Pitts is a sixth generation native Arkansan who lives in the Ozark mountains and specializes in foraging edible mushrooms year round. He's an Arkansas Master Naturalist and a member of the Arkansas Mycological Society, the Missouri Mycological Society, and the North American Mycological Association. Jay has been picking morels since the 1980's in Madison county, and he teaches an introduction to fungi class for the Arkansas Master Naturalists.
Covid-19 Statement:
ONSC is committed to protecting the health and wellbeing of our staff and visitors. Please find ONSC's Covid policy here: www.onsc.us
Tickets
Friday 1-3PM
This ticket is for a 2-hour guided morel hike with Jay Pitts
$25.00Sold OutSaturday 9-11AM
This ticket is for a 2-hour guided morel hike with Jay Pitts
$25.00Sold OutSaturday 1-3PM
This ticket is for a 2-hour guided morel hike with Jay Pitts
$25.00Sold OutSunday 9-11AM
This ticket is for a 2-hour guided morel hike with Jay Pitts
$25.00Sold OutSunday 1-3PM
This ticket is for a 2-hour guided morel hike with Jay Pitts
$25.00Sold Out
This event is sold out