Hi Folks

We are excited to announce the first event to be held at ECOTAY – the recently restored set of barns – turned education centre, just outside of Perth.

See details below.

 

Space is limited to 25 people and it is filling up so call or write:

Michael Glover at 613 267 6391 

[email protected]

 

or you can respond to this email and I will make sure we get back to you.

Thanks and hope to see you there

Annie Dalton

 

PS- Please pass this email on to friends that may be interested.

 

Wild Mushrooms Demystified 

Saturday, September 26 10 am - 4 pm

Cost is $30.00 per person

Refreshments Included BYOL (bring your own lunch)

 

Join mushroom experts Lorraine Brown and Andrew Armitage as they lead you into the weird and wonderful world of mushrooms.

TALK

Slide Show & Discussion -The Role of Fungi in the Ecosystem

WALK

Take a Mushroom Foray through the ECOTAY forest down to the Tay River

TASTE

Gather in the Pig Barn for  a delicious taste-testing 

 

Owen Sound residents Lorraine and Andrew have been studying wild mushrooms for over 25 years. They have led mushroom forays for the Mycological Society of Toronto, Elderhostel, and for three naturalist clubs in Grey & Bruce Counties. They have also led wild mushroom weekends at Inn at Manitou, a Relais and Château Resort near Parry Sound. 

 

You May Want to Bring 

• Mushroom Identification Books • Sturdy Walking Shoes• Layered Clothing /Rain Jacket • Knapsack • Magnifying Glass • Sharp Knife • Basket 

 

 

ECOTAY is a unique rural meeting place in Tay Valley with a variety of venues housed in beautifully restored barns. It is located 10 km west of Perth, Ontario at 942 Upper Scotch Line  at corner of Menzies Munro Side Road. Only one hour from Ottawa or Kingston.