http://www.midhudsonmyco.org/walks-events/august-mhma-mushroom-events/
Colgate Lake may be penciled in also – stay tuned.
Jul 10
29
Oyster Straw Basket Update
Well, covering the basket to keep it dark definitely boosted the fruiting timetable into hyper mode. All 4 sides have started budding little trumpet shapes. They almost look like coral from the ocean. Here are some photos.
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Jul 10
25
Oyster Basket Results Part 2
Here's a photo of Elmer's oyster basket from July 22, 2010. The fruiting has begun!
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Jul 10
25
Oyster Baskets Update
Our basket has been stored in the basement/garage near the frosted windows. During the day it gets indirect dusk-like light. Comparing the results to Elmer's basket, which is kept covered in a dark area and has started to fruit, we decided to cover our basket with an old blanket. The outer edges are now starting to fill out with mycelium. Updated photos coming this week.
Photo from July 9
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Thanks to everyone who made it to the Hurley Rail Trail today. We found Russelas, Boletes, lots of LBM's, a possible Angel's Wing, Scrambled Egg Slime, many unidentified 'shrooms and a small patch of Cinnabar Chanterelles that may be ready later in the week.
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Jul 10
21
Hurley Rail Trail Directions
We've got a host for the walk! Thanks Kelly…
Here are the directions. With the glorious rain we've received over the last 10 days we should start seeing some mushrooms.
HURLEY RAIL TRAIL Directions:
From the north and south: from the NYS Thruway exit 19 (Kingston) follow the
signs from the toll booth for "Route 209 South Ellenville". Once you are on
Route 209, set your tripometer 0.0…You will notice, once you pass over the
Esopus, that there is a paved bike path running parallel to Route 209 on the
left side of the road. At 2.2 miles you will go under the Hurley overpass.
Proceed another 1.1 miles (for a total of 3.3). The parking area for the
trailhead is where the paved bike path dives into the trees, almost hidden
in the woods to the left. If you begin to go downhill, you've gone just too
far…
Jul 10
17
Hurley Rail Trail Needs a Host
While there is most usually someone at each walk knowledgable enough to take on the role as walk leader, we are still in need of a host for the upcoming Hurley Rail Trail walk on the 24th. All it takes to be the walk host is to know the walk area, know that we have permission to be there and help organize the pre-walk checklist, and release forms.
Please help out if you can…
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Jul 10
11
Hurley Rail Trail – Sat. July 24th
Keep your calendars open and hope for more rain!
July 24, 2010 – Saturday
Hurley Rail Trail
8:30 am – 12:00 pm
More details coming….
Jul 10
9
Mushroom Spawn Transfer
For everyone who missed the original mushroom spawn transfer, here are some photos. Elmer prepared a fresh batch of rye berries. He then transferred one jar from the original batch into those jars. The first batch was 100% successful – no mold! We'll see if round two is just as successful. A small amount of prepared mushroom spawn is transferred into another set of jars. Here is a photo of inoculated jars using leftover dowels from mushroom plugging.
We also experimented with the straw and basket method. First, we chopped up 3 baskets of straw into 1-3 inch pieces using a garbage pail and a weed whacker. The straw was then soaked for 2 hours in 2 coolers in140 degree water and anti-bacterial soap to sterilize it. We strained as much water as possible, added some lime to start the decomposition process, added more hot water (140-160 degrees) and let soak a little longer. At this point we strained the straw and let it cool a bit. Each basket was layered with straw and mushroom spawn inoculated rye berries (oyster mushrooms). There's going to be a lot of mushrooms for the November meal!
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From Barb Plume, Walk Host:
Colgate Lake was dry and free of mushrooms, and since hot dry weather is predicted for the next week, it's off until it gets a fair amount of rain. Carla and Lisa checked an alternate site (Rail Trail – Tn of Rochester) and it was likewise dry as a bone. No luck.
On a more positive note, the swimming was wonderful. So, we'll check back in with a rescheduled walk after conditions improve.
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