New York
Adaptogens in the Wild: Upstate Mushroom ID Walk
Join us for a three-mile guided walk exploring the world of adaptogenic mushrooms through ID, sensory connection, and ritual. We'll start with a musical grounding on the handpan and taste homemade adaptogenic tea & coca before heading out on a 3.5mile walk. Along the trail, you’ll pause to observe species in their natural habitats and learn key markers and environmental characteristics. You’ll leave with a deeper understanding of how to ID these adaptogens and a renewed sense of connection to the forest.
Ticket Type
When
10/25
Time
9:30 AM - 7:30 PM
Intensity
About
Zach Para is a musician, producer, and educator whose practice is deeply tied to the rhythms of the natural world. From tending gardens to learning the language of wild landscapes, he draws inspiration from the ways the earth offers nourishment and medicine. Over the past decade, Zach has immersed himself in the study of adaptogenic mushrooms, refining the craft of tinctures and blends that he now shares with his family and community. His work invites others to slow down, listen closely, and reconnect with the restorative presence of nature.
What To Expect
- A slow 3 mile walk/hike in Harriman State Park to observe mushroom species in their habitats.
- Led by a guide with a decade of personal study of Adaptogenic mushrooms and their healing properties
- Experience a handpan performance to ground us before the walk
- Taste homemade adaptogenic tea blends and spiced cocoa.
- Touch and examine prepared samples to explore textures and forms
- Learn ID markers, environmental characteristics, and traditional health properties
Itinerary
9:30 AM: for those using the shuttle service, we will meet at McCarren Park (corner of Bedford & Lorimer). The shuttle will depart at 10 AM.