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Adults (ages 18+)Program Description
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Join regional mycologist Mike Snyder for a deep dive into the medicinal and functional properties of fungi! Mushrooms have been regarded as healthful and even medicinal for centuries, and modern research has revealed their antimicrobial, antitumor, and immunomodulating components and how they can be used to improve a wide variety of conditions. Mike will cover in-detail how and why mushrooms can be a powerful addition to your health regimen and how to effectively craft your own extracts using wild-harvested or cultivated mushrooms. Several species will be covered, including Reishi, Lion’s Mane, Turkey Tail, and more. He will go over how to identify them in the woods as well as provide tips on how to purchase quality mushrooms online and elsewhere. Don't miss this opportunity to discover ways to collaborate with fungi to improve the lives of you and your loved ones!
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If you need accommodations for this class, please contact the Library as soon as you are able.