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\n\nThe event will take place along the Green River in Mills Spring\, NC\, below the Lake Adger dam on \;Saturday\, August 30th \;from \;9:00-11:00 a.m. \;In order to make this an enjoyable and educational experience for participants\, \;space is limited to 20 and pre-registration is required.
\n\nOlga grew up mushroom hunting with her relatives in Bosnia and Hercegovina. When her parents were at work\, her grandma watched her and her sister\, and they had the freedom of being in the woods all day long. At one moment they would be digging up leeches out of the fresh water well and feeding them to chickens\, and the next moment\, they would get chased by grandma&rsquo\;s rooster. But they also spent a lot of time picking boletes\, milk mushrooms\, and other varieties of mushrooms. They&rsquo\;d bring them to their grandpa and he would get rid of the ones he thought were not edible\, the rest they would cook on the wood stove and eat! Moving to the present\, Olga is the proud owner of Mushroom Mountain and she has an amazing team working with her. They produce mushroom spawn for many different edible and medicinal varieties. They also make several different medicinal mushroom extracts and medicinal mushroom honeys under the name Mycomatrix. Mushroom Mountain also runs a Wild Mushroom Food Safety Certification Program. This program was accepted by Health Departments of 7 states\, and counting\, and also endorsed by the FDA. In her free time\, Olga loves to be in the woods\, picking mushrooms and wild plants\, and of course taking tons of pictures of anything she finds. She is fascinated by nature in every possible aspect.
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\n\nFor your safety\, do not attempt this activity if it is beyond your ability and experience. Participants should wear appropriate clothing and footwear and bring a snack\, water\, and any personal medication that may be required. A loop/hand lens may be helpful\, if you have one to bring!
\n\nIn case of inclement weather\, please contact Pam Torlina by e-mail\, \;pam@conservingcarolina.org\, by 8 a.m. on the day of the walk and/or check the Conserving Carolina website calendar event to see if the walk will take place.
\n\nSpace is limited. RSVP required below! For more information email \;pam@conservingcarolina.org. More information and details will follow after registration.
\nHi there!
\n\nWe'\;re looking forward to seeing you on August 30th!
\n\nIf for some reason you are unable to make it on the day of the program\, please either revisit our calendar event and update your RSPV or email pam@conservingcarolina.org so your spot can be opened up to someone else.
\n\nThank you!
\n\nDetails about the event and exact location will be sent as the date approaches.
\n\nSee you soon!
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