Mushroom Weekend 2014
Explore the world of Mushrooms with the Puget Sound Mycological Society and the Mountaineers at Meany lodge during a weekend filled with finding, identifying, cooking, preserving and enjoying a gourmet dinner featuring mushrooms.
- Fri, Oct 31, 2014 07:00 PM to Sun, Nov 2, 2014 02:00 PM
- Meany Lodge
- Outdoor Centers
- iCal
Please Note - this event is for 2014
Mushroom weekend 2020 has been cancelled due to COVID-19.
Schedule for Friday through Sunday Price: $145
Friday evening
- Have dinner before arrival at Meany Lodge
- Plan 1.5 hours to drive from Seattle
- It takes 15 minutes to drive from I-90 Exit 62 to Meany Lodge
- 7 PM: Arrival at Meany Lodge
- 7:30 PM Identification lecture starts using Mushroom Identification Field Guide
- 9:30 PM Mushroom hors d'oeuvres, dessert and socialize
SATURDAY
- 7:30 AM Breakfast and make your lunch
- 9:30 to 3 PM Mushroom Foray with Guide
- 3 PM Return to lodge Hot Mulled punch and appetizers
- 3-6 PM Identification of Mushrooms with Jerry Stein in the ZOO.
- 6:30 PM Gourmet Dinner
- 8 PM Evening Program
- Followed by Grand Dessert Buffet and coffee tea
SUNDAY
- 7 AM Early Breakfast
- 8 AM Main Breakfast
- 9:15 AM Foray on the Campus
- 10:30 AM Don't Eat The Mushrooms (lodge main floor)
- 11:00 AM Mushrooms in the Pan (Meany Kitchen)
- 12:30 PM Lunch
- Clean-up of the zoo and the lodge
SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY & SUNDAY REGISTRATION PRICE $110.
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SATURDAY
- 9:15 AM Meet at Crystal Springs Campground. Note: Campground is closed so park beside the road
- 9:30 AM Meet your foray guides
- Go with the foray guides to hunt for mushrooms
- 3 PM Return to lodge Hot Mulled punch and appetizers
- The rest of the schedule is the same as the Friday-Sunday schedule
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What one needs to bring for Mushroom collecting:
A Northwest Forest permit is required for all vehicles parking on forest land. You can purchased them at most sporting good stores (ie REI) or at any Forest Service Ranger Station.
- Basket, box or large paper bags to carry your treasures AND small WAX_PAPER sandwich bags for individual small collection mushrooms.
- Thermos filled with warm liquid (Full Weekend guests can fill the thermos at Meany).
- Sack lunch (Full Weekend guets will make a sack lunch at the lodge on Saturday morning).
- Hand warmers, rubber gloves (to keep hands dry), mittens
- Warm clothing and rain gear.
- A knife for cutting mushrooms.
- A whistle (A MUST) - Used if you get lost or lose your group.
- Footwear suitable for wet conditions.
- Notebook.
- Camera.
First time Meany visitors are encouraged to check out the Lodge's Guest Information page, but here is a minumum list of items for an over night stay at Meany:
- Sleeping bag and pillow
- Towel and toiletries
- Lodge shoes (ie slippers)
- Flashlight
- change of clothing
- Activity waiver
Everyone should review the mountaineers's recommended list of
The 10 Outdoor Essentials
Driving directions to Meany:
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