Mushroom foray

It may come as a real surprise just how many different species of edible mushrooms actually grow in our forests. Which exciting and lesser-known edible mushrooms could further enrich our dining table? On our usual mushroom picking trips, we walk past many mushrooms that we consider to be of little value and do not bother to pick them.

During the mushroom foray, we can only see and pick those species that nature provides us, so a large mushroom harvest cannot be guaranteed. During the foray, we will learn about and collect mushrooms, explore different ways of preserving mushrooms (marinating, drying, etc.), and enjoy spending time together in the forest. Please bring a bucket or basket with you. See you in the forest!

The mushroom foray will be guided by renowned mycologists Irma Zettur and Veiko Kastanje.

Departure at 9 a.m. from the parking lot at the back of the Valga Museum.

As bus seats are limited, pre-registration is required: margit@valgamuuseum.ee or 4668863.

The Mushroom Days are supported by the State Forest Management Centre, Environmental Investment Centre, and the Valga County expert group of the Estonian Cultural Endowment.