Sarah Blauser grew up searching for morels on the family farm in Tipp City, OH. She attended The Ohio State University where she studied biochemistry. Sarah and her fiancé moved to Madison in 2012. She owns an eBay store and works as a lab manager at an embryology lab. her hobbies include painting, reading, reupholstering, and mushroom hunting (of course)!
May 1st Morel Foray at Governor Dodge State Park Photos
Foray leader Sarah helps two groups forage for the elusive Morel.
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With the morel season just starting, these happy morel hunters show off their bounty. Warmer weather will help the fungi fruit.
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Morel hunting season is upon us, Wisconsin! EMAIL SARAH for future foray dates.
What is a morel? It is America's great wild mushroom! Morels are notoriously fickle fungi; they do not grow in predictable locations, they are difficult to cultivate, and they are often difficult to spot in the forest undergrowth. There are such things as poisonous morel mimics known as "false morels". We will likely find black and white morels, as it is still early in the season, and they are easy enough to detect once you know what you are looking for.
Things you will need:
1. Good eyes
2. A farmers market tote or a basket.
3. Patience
4. Wisconsin state park season pass for each vehicle (you can buy these at the office for $28 -$38)
Optional items:
1. A hiking stick
2. Water and snacks
What is a morel? It is America's great wild mushroom! Morels are notoriously fickle fungi; they do not grow in predictable locations, they are difficult to cultivate, and they are often difficult to spot in the forest undergrowth. There are such things as poisonous morel mimics known as "false morels". We will likely find black and white morels, as it is still early in the season, and they are easy enough to detect once you know what you are looking for.
Things you will need:
1. Good eyes
2. A farmers market tote or a basket.
3. Patience
4. Wisconsin state park season pass for each vehicle (you can buy these at the office for $28 -$38)
Optional items:
1. A hiking stick
2. Water and snacks
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If You Suspect a Poisoning
If you suspect you have consumed a poisonous mushroom, contact a physician, the closest hospital ER, poison control center, or dial 911, depending on the severity of the reaction. US Poison Control: 1-800-222-1222 The North American Mycological Association (NAMA) has information that may also be of help. Click here. We do not ID mushrooms through this website.
If you are in need of an ID consider uploading quality photos with multiple views of your specimen and descriptions of your find to Mushroom Observer or iNaturalist including our projects or post in Wild Food Wisconsin or Mushroom Identification Group. If you contact us and provide a way to get back to you, we may be able to provide suggestions for more identification resources you can use. You are always responsible for your own decisions taken on the basis of identification resources. |
Wisconsin Mycological Society
Wisconsin Mycological Society (WMS) is dedicated to the study and enjoyment of mushrooms and other fungi throughout the state of Wisconsin. Education, safety, sustainability, community, and connecting with nature are our goals.
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