September 8. 2012 Hike Shades State Park

Thursday, 30 August 2012 15:06

We are fortunate enough to have a great Mycologist coming to our state on September 8th - the same date that we were planning on Lieber Recreational area in Cloverdale. I am going to cancel our hike, and would encourage you to attend this hike. Dr. Methven is a specialist in Lactarius species, and knows the Midwestern species very well. The Shades State Park area has received the most rain in the state, so that is where the mushrooms are. I was there the 28th and 29th, and mushrooms are everywhere. Look forward to seeing you there:

INPAWS Hike: Mushrooms of Shades State Park

Saturday, September 8, 2012 – 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. – Eastern Daylight Time

Shades State Park, Montgomery, Parke and Fountain Counties, Indiana

Leader: Dr. Andrew Methven, Eastern Illinois University

Trail Conditions: Moderate to rugged and likely to be muddy in places, approx. 1 mile long. Mosquitoes and other annoying insects possible.

What To See: Shades State Park is located about 17 miles southwest of Crawfordsville. The beautiful sandstone cliffs overlooking Sugar Creek and numerous shady ravines provide the backdrop for a journey through a nature lover’s (and, when wet, a mushroom hunter’s) paradise. We will collect mushrooms for 1.5 to 2 hrs and then return to the picnic area for lunch and to look at our specimens. If you have one, bring a hand lens.  You should also bring a basket or backpack to collect mushrooms in. I’ll bring wax bags and plastic containers for your specimens.

Directions: Meet in the parking lot adjacent to the only picnic area indicated on the state park map; see web link below, or pick up map at park entrance. From Crawfordsville: Take Rt 47 south to Rt 234. Turn right (west) on Rt 234 and follow signs to park entrance.From Veedersburg: Take Rt 41 south to Rt. 47. Turn left (east) on Rt. 47 to Waveland, then turn left (north) on Co Rd 750 W to a “T” with Rt. 234. Turn left (west) and follow signs to Shades State Park. From Rockville: Take Rt 41 north. Turn right (east) on Rt 47 to Waveland. See above for directions from Waveland.

See: http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2970.htm for a park map.

Questions? Contact Andy Methven by email ( asmethven@eiu.edu) or phone  217-581-6241 by 7 September 2012.  No RSVP required. We will hike rain or shine. A nominal fee is charged for entrance to the park.

Last Updated on Wednesday, 05 September 2012 21:48