Mushroom Hunting Foundation, Tuesday, October 16th – 6:30-8pm. Did you know that Massachusetts has many great seasons for edible mushrooms? Ryan Bouchard and Emily Schmidt of the Mushroom Hunting Foundation will explain the basics of mushroom science and safety, while highlighting the many diverse and delicious fungi of our area with local photography. Learn how to identify, collect, and safely enjoy wild mushrooms. Ryan will also discuss his new book Gourmet Mushrooms of the Northeast 2019. This program is free and open to the public. For more info, or visit the Adult Services desk or call (413) 736-4561 x3. The West Springfield Public Library is located at 200 Park Street. For more information on these programs call: 413-736-4561 ext. 3, or stop by the Library’s Adult Services Desk.