Pineland Farms, Inc.

Mushroom Identification Walk 

Date & Time: October 10 – 10AM-12PM
Event Type: Adult Program  

Location: Pineland Oak Hill Trails 

Ages: 14 years old and up (participants under 18 require a paid chaperone) 

Fee: $40 per person  

Pre-registration Required. 

Description: Join North Spore Mushrooms for an informative mushroom walk and learn about foraging and local mushroom species. Add to your knowledge or learn a new skill!     

North Spore is based out of Portland and specializes in fresh mushroom cultivation as well as producing “mushroom spawn” for home growers and mushroom farms. These walks are a great time to learn and ask all your mushroom questions!   

Be prepared to be outside for the entirety of the program. We recommend you bring closed-toe shoes, long pants, a basket, a knife, water, a magnifying glass and bug spray. Restrooms will be available at the Market and Welcome Center (15 Farm View Drive). 

Questions? Contact the Education Department: 207.650.3031 or education@pinelandfarms.org  

Directions to Oak Hill Parking Lot:  Follow GPS directions to ME-231 & Freeport Rd, New Gloucester, Maine. Head east on Freeport Road. The parking lot is the second left turn and is 0.3 miles from the intersection of 231 and Freeport Road. A sign will mark the location.