Mushroom Foray and Wilderness Hike

Led by Amish Morrell and Diane Borsato, with hiking group leaders from Five Winds.

This exciting foray and hike at McCrae Lake will provide an opportunity to gather, identify, and learn more about wild mushrooms that grow in the Georgian Bay and Muskoka region. The foray will be led by OCAD University professor Amish Morrell, and artist and professor Diane Borsato. Diane is author of Mushrooming: The Joy of the Quiet Hunt and both Amish and Diane are editors of the book, Outdoor School: Contemporary Environmental Art. Participants will also get a chance to hike on wilderness trails along the edge of beautiful McCrae Lake and Georgian Bay. This is an activity of the Five Winds, with additional participants from OCAD University, including faculty, staff, and students interested in mycology, sustainability and climate change, and environmental art.

Please see below about what to bring. And note: The trails are not conducive to sandals or Crocs. Footwear should be at bare minimum good running shoes but it is highly recommended to wear hiking boots or trail shoes.

Note As always, the club reserves the right to cancel the event if there are not enough registrants. In such a case, a notice will be sent to registrants by email and any payments will be refunded.

What you need to know about your day:

• Bus Schedule:  Bus Pick-Up Locations, Times & Maps  
• What to bring:

Cancellations:    Online by Friday 1 p.m. before the event to receive a credit.   If the Club is unable to run a bus for any reason, monies will be refunded to you.