The Ohio State University Extension – Mahoning County invites community members to an engaging naturalist-style presentation titled “Hunting Wild Mushrooms in Eastern Ohio.” This event takes place on Wednesday, Sept. 17, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahoning County Extension Office (490 S. Broad St., Canfield).

Presented by Erika Lyon, OSU Extension Educator in Agriculture and Natural Resources, this session will illuminate the ecology and identification of fungi, while offering practical insights into safely and sustainably foraging wild mushrooms in our region.

Event Highlights:

— Deepen understanding of fungi ecology – learn how mushrooms fit into local ecosystems.

— Master identification basics – discover key characteristics for distinguishing common species found in Eastern Ohio.

— Get expert hunting tips – from legal considerations to habitat and seasonality, learn best practices for ethical foraging.

— Engage in a Q&A with a pro – bring questions on all things fungal to this interactive learning opportunity.

This presentation belongs to the broader 2025 Naturalist Series, featuring expert speakers covering a wide range of natural science topics, including wildlife, geology, and conservation. Series sessions are held monthly at 6:30 p.m. at the Mahoning County Extension Office. Registration is $5 per session which includes the speaker and all proceedings.

Visit https://go.osu.edu/huntingmushrooms or call 330-533-5538 to reserve a spot.