Ken Kassenbrock


Ken’s Presentations:

Mushroom Hunting 101: The basics – intended for newcomers to mushroom hunting. How can wild mushrooms be safely identified? What are the key features to look for? How do you get started hunting for gourmet wild mushrooms when the consequences of mistaken identity can be very high? Basics such as spore color, gill attachment, and non-gilled mushrooms will be discussed.

Mushrooms and Human Health – In this talk I’ll review basic nutritional information about wild and cultivated mushrooms, and the concept of mushrooms as “functional foods” – foods that have increased health effects beyond basic nutrition. The concept of “medicinal mushrooms” will also be discussed.