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Learning for Life: Morel mushrooms

Published 4:41 am Sunday, May 21, 2017

Morel mushrooms on the peninsula

It may be close to the morel mushroom season, if you are looking for some of these treasures, UAF Cooperative Extension Service has a publication on morel mushrooms. This publication is entitled, “Collecting, Preserving &Using Morel Mushrooms.” You will be provided information on field identification, sustainable harvesting methods, storing, freezing and drying processes. There is a list of suggested guidebooks and websites.

Find more information at “The Great Morel: A Tribute to Shroomers,” www.thegreatmorel.com/info.html or at www.uaf.edu/seagrant/NewsMedia/01ASJ/06.29.01morels.html.

This Cooperative Extension Service publication and others are available for free in our office or downloadable at www.uaf.edu/ces.

Submitted by Linda Tannehill, UAF Cooperative Extension Service, Kenai Peninsula District, Health, Home and Family Development.