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ISBN: 9781603582148
Year Added to Catalog: 2009
Book Format: Paperback
Book Art: Color Photos
Dimensions: 6 x 9
Number of Pages: 288
Book Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing
Release Date: August 31, 2010
Web Product ID: 500

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by Greg Marley

Upcoming Author Events

    CASTINE, ME
    July 13, 2012, 1:00 pm

    Greg Marley at Bagaduce Watershed Association Event
    Bagaduce River near Castine, Castine ME

    Mushroom Foray on the Bagaduce River Watershed This is an afternoon foray to scout out the summer mushrooms in a location along the Bagaduce River near Castine. A Focus on habitat, ecology and identification of mushrooms. Sponsored by the Bagaduce Watershed Association. 1-4:00 pm. $ 15 members, $25 non-members. 326-4548 to register. • Mushroom Foray on the Bagaduce River Watershed

    ELLSWORTH, ME
    July 14, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Woodlawn Museum
    Woodlaw Museum, Ellsworth ME

    Mushroom Identification for Maine Foragers @ the Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth For the third year, I will present a class designed to build skills in identifying the common mushrooms of the region. Class includes information to know the common groups of mushrooms and the most common edible and medicinal species. Includes time collecting in the forests at Woodlawn. Fee & registration 667-8671. • Mushroom Identification for Maine Foragers @ the Woodlawn Museum, Ellsworth • Map to Woodlawn Museum

    TURNER, ME
    July 15, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Nezinscot Farm
    Nezinscot Farm, Turner ME

    Mushroom Identification and Foraging in Maine This full day workshop is held in Turner, Maine at thriving Nezinscot farm near the banks of the Androscoggin River. Focus on building identification skills for edible and medicinal mushrooms. Afternoon will be spent in the field collecting and identifying mushrooms. Fee: $60.00 Lunch available. 225-3231 for registration

    BANGOR, ME
    July 21, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Fields Pond Audubon Center
    Fields Pond Audubon Center, Bangor ME

    Foraging for Edible and Medicinal Mushrooms Field's Pond, near Bangor has been the site of mushroom identification workshops for 6 years. We will be back for a day spent building the skills and confidence to identify the common mushrooms in Maine. Focus on edible species and this workshop will feature cooking with the edible species we collect. Fee Call 989-2591 for registration • Foraging for Edile and Medicinal Mushrooms • Map to Fields Pond Audubon Center

    EAST CENTRAL WASHINGTON, ME
    July 28, 2012, 12:00 pm

    Greg Marley at Cobscook Community Learning Center
    Commissary Point Road , East Central Washington ME 04652

    Mushroom Identification for the Forger Come way Downeast to Lubec and join us for this fun class on mushroom identification in the peak of the summer season. No experience necessary; learn the language of mushrooming and experience collection of mushrooms in the Downeast woods. A Cobscook Community Learning Center, 733-2233 for more information. Prior registration needed. • Mushroom Identification for the Forger • Map to The Cobscook Community Learning Center

    STEUBEN , ME
    July 29, 2012, 12:00 pm

    Greg Marley at National History Seminar
    The Humboldt Field Research Institute, Steuben ME

    Think of this as a 5 day mushroom identifica- tion camp for adults who find a week of mushrooming to be a vacation well worth pursuing. This is serious mushroom identification course, but without a strong reli- ance on microscope use. Covering edible, medicinal and poisonous mushrooms, ecology, responsible foraging... One of the summer Natural History Seminar of- ferings At The Humboldt Field Research Institute at Eagle Hill north of Aca- dia National Park in Downeast Maine. Co taught: Greg A. Marley and Mi- chaeline Mulvey More information and registration at www.eaglehill.us or contact Greg at mushroom@midcoast.com

    JEFFERSON, ME
    August 10, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Hidden Valley Nature Center
    Hidden Valley Nature Center, Jefferson ME

    Mushroom Identification for Foragers This class will be held in the the woods of Hidden Valley Nature Center in Jefferson. We will focus on identification and ecology of the local mushrooms on this beautiful site. Come prepared for a day outdoors in the beautiful mixed forest of this region. • Mushroom Identification for Foragers • Map to Hidden Valley Nature Center

    110 BELVEDERE ROAD DAMARISCOTTA, ME
    August 11, 2012, 12:00 pm

    Greg Marley at Damariscotta River Association
    Damariscotta River Association, 110 Belvedere Road Damariscotta ME 04543

    Mushroom Identification for Foragers at the Damariscotta River Association A basic mushroom identification class for the beginner or novice mushroomer with focus toward identification of edible and toxic mushrooms. Includes both lecture and field time. 563-1393. Register by phone. www.damariscottariver.org • Mushroom Identification for Foragers at the Damariscotta River Association • Map to Damariscotta River Association

    TURNER, ME
    August 12, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Nezinscot Farm
    Nezinscot Farm, turner ME

    August 12, 2012 Mushroom Identification and Foraging in Maine This full day workshop is held in Turner, Maine at thriving Nezinscot farm near the banks of the Androscoggin River. Focus on building identification skills for edible and medicinal mushrooms. Afternoon will be spent in the field collecting and identifying mushrooms. 9-3:30. Fee: $60.00 Lunch available. 225-3231 for registration. • Mushroom Identification and Foraging in Maine • Map to Nezinscot Farm

    CAMDEN, ME
    August 18, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Merryspring Nature Park
    Merryspring Nature Park, Camden ME

    A Forager's Guide to Identifying Mushrooms For 12 years Greg has offered mushroom identification classes at Merryspring in Camden, Maine; join us for another opportunity to learn the mushrooms of coastal Maine during the peak late summer season. A combination of indoor slide supported lecture, and an afternoon foray in a nearby forest for collection and more fun learning. 236-2239 for registration. 9-3:30 rain or shine. • A Forager's Guide to Identifying Mushrooms • Map to Merryspring Nature Park

    BOOTHBAY, ME
    August 24, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Coastal Maine Botanic Gardens
    Coastal Maine Botanic Garends, Boothbay ME

    Enjoy the beauty of the gardens after a day long class on building knowledge and skills for a beginning mushroomer. We spend the morning learning about mushrooms and the identification features of the common groups as well as ecology, edibility and toxicity. After lunch we take to the woods for collecting and putting the learning to work. Bring in mushrooms from your own woods to learn and share. Rain or shine; dress for the weather. Register at 633-4333 or online at www.mainegardens.org

    GRAND LAKE STREAM, ME
    September 7, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Grand Lake Stream Town Office
    Grand Lake Stream Town Office, Grand Lake Stream ME

    Mushroom Identification: A Workshop for the Forager This workshop is designed to give a participant the basic skills to learn how to identify mushrooms and expose you to some of the common seasonal edible and toxic mushrooms. Combines lecture and time in the forest collecting. 9-3:00. Fee. 207-796-2100 for registration

    TURNER , ME
    September 9, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Nezinscot Farm
    284 Turner Ctr Rd , Turner ME 04282

    Medicinal Mushrooms of Maine; Identification and Use Join us in Turner Maine at Nezinscot Farm for a day-long workshop devoted to learning to know and how to use Maine's medicinal mushrooms. The day will be a blend of lecture and hands-on practical experience and will include time in the woods. Medicinal mushroom products will be available for sale. Fee: $60.00 Lunch available. 225-3231 for registration •

    UNITY, ME
    September 21, 2012, 12:00 pm

    Greg Marley at Common Ground Fair
    Common Ground Fair, Unity ME

    Greg Marley will speak at the 2012 Common Ground Fair in Unity Maine on the weekend of September 21, 22 and 23. The title and time of the talk will TBD.

    BURLINGTON, VT
    September 28, 2012, 6:30 pm

    Greg Marley at Wild Mushrooms: Forager's Dream and Potential Pitfalls Workshop
    TBD, Burlington VT

    A mushroom presentation hosted by Vermont Audubon and the Green Mountain Audubon Center. Join us for a visual feast of the common mushrooms of fall and a talk on foraging for common edible and medicinal mushrooms. Attendees are invited to bring mushrooms in for review. 6:30-8:00, $10. Burlington VT, location TBA

    HUNTINGTON, VT
    September 29, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Green Mountain Audubon Center
    Green Mountain Audubon Center, 55 Sherman Hollow Road , Huntington VT

    Mushroom Identification for the Forager This workshop is designed to give a participant the basic skills to learn how to identify mushrooms and expose you to some of the common seasonal edible and toxic mushrooms. Combines lecture and time in the forest collecting. 9-3:00. Fee. 802-434-3068 for registration • Mushroom Identification for the Forager • Map to Green Mtn. Audubon Center

    DAMARISCOTTA, ME
    October 6, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Damariscotta River Association
    Damariscotta River Association, Damariscotta ME

    Foraging and Use of Medicinal Mushrooms at Damariscotta River Association A day long class to learn about Maine's health-promoting mushrooms, their effect on the body and how to integrate them into your diet. A combination of lecture and field work. 9-3:30. Call 563-1393 for registration. Fee.

    HOLDEN, ME
    October 7, 2012, 9:00 am

    Greg Marley at Fields Pond Audubon Center
    Fields Pond Audubon Center, Holden ME

    Foraging for Edile and Medicinal Mushrooms Field's Pond has been the site of mushroom identification workshops for 6 years. We will be back for a day spent building the skills and confidence to identify the common mushrooms in Maine. Focus on edible species and this workshop will feature cooking with the edible species we collect. Fee Call 989-2591 for registration.

    NEW BEDFORD, MA
    October 27, 2012, 12:00 pm

    Greg Marley at Bioneers by the Bay
    Bioneers by the Bay, New Bedford MA

    Greg Marley will present a mushrooming workshop, exact topic not finalized, at the 2012 Bioneers by the Bay Conference on the weekend of October 26-28 in New Bedford, MA. More details to come...


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Greg Marley's Upcoming Events

  • Greg Marley at Bagaduce Watershed Association Event
    Bagaduce River near Castine, Castine ME
    July 13, 2012, 1:00 pm
  • Greg Marley at Woodlawn Museum
    Woodlaw Museum, Ellsworth ME
    July 14, 2012, 9:00 am
  • Greg Marley at Nezinscot Farm
    Nezinscot Farm, Turner ME
    July 15, 2012, 9:00 am
  • Greg Marley at Fields Pond Audubon Center
    Fields Pond Audubon Center, Bangor ME
    July 21, 2012, 9:00 am
  • Greg Marley at Cobscook Community Learning Center
    Commissary Point Road , East Central Washington ME 04652
    July 28, 2012, 12:00 pm