MushGiving with Emory Market Gardens

🍄  North Texas Mycological Association’s MushGiving Celebration 🍄 

Hosted in collaboration with Emory Market Gardens - www.emorymarketgardens.com

📍Foray (10 am) - Lake Fork Recreation Facility Address - VF33+Q6, Yantis, TX 75497

(Link to meeting point - https://maps.app.goo.gl/cztrausPND9Xphk2A)

🍄 Tour (12:30 pm) - Emory Market Gardens - Address - 4020 FM 515, Emory, TX 75440

🗓️ Sunday, November 9th, 2025

🕙 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

💰 FREE EVENT — Open to All!

Event Description

Join the North Texas Mycological Association (NTMA) and our friends at Emory Market Gardens for a full day of fungal exploration, education, and community connection at our MushGiving Celebration!

We’ll begin the day immersed in nature at the Lake Fork Recreation Facility in the Sabine River Authority, where participants will take part in a two-hour guided foray through the forested landscape in search of wild mushrooms. Whether you’re an experienced mycophile or brand new to the world of fungi, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, discover, and connect with like-minded nature enthusiasts. Towards the end of the foray, we’ll gather for a specimen discussion and walkthrough led by NTMA President, Sebastian Tabibi, who will share insights into mushroom identification, ecology, and field collection practices.

Afterward, we’ll head over to Emory Market Gardens to continue the celebration, less than a 15 minute drive from the Lake Fork Recreation Area. There, guests will enjoy a guided tour of their mushroom cultivation facilities, gaining firsthand knowledge of their sustainable growing practices and innovative techniques. The day will conclude with a live cooking demonstration and social hour, showcasing delicious dishes made with locally cultivated mushrooms from Emory Market Gardens — a perfect way to celebrate the bounty of the season!

Bring your curiosity, your camera, and your appetite for knowledge (and mushrooms)!

Event Itinerary

🕙 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM | Mushroom Foray at Lake Fork Recreation Facility & 6 Lane Boat Ramp in the Sabine River Authority

https://maps.app.goo.gl/cztrausPND9Xphk2A

• Guided group foray led by NTMA volunteers

• Explore local habitats and search for native fungi

• Collect and observe wild mushroom specimens

🕛 12:00 PM – 12:30 PM | Specimen Discussion & Identification

• Group gathering and walkthrough with NTMA President Sebastian Tabibi

• Discussion on identification, ecology, and common species found during the foray

🕧 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM | Travel to Emory Market Gardens

• Carpool or self-transport from the foray site to Emory Market Gardens

🕐 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM | Emory Market Gardens Tour

• Guided tour of the farm’s mushroom cultivation area

• Learn about substrate preparation, fruiting conditions, and cultivation techniques

🕑 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Mushroom Cooking Demonstration

• Live cooking demo featuring freshly harvested mushrooms

• Learn preparation tips, flavor profiles, and recipe ideas

🕒 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Community Social & Closing Remarks

• Open discussion, networking, and community gathering

• Enjoy local refreshments and connect with fellow mycophiles

Additional Information

• Please bring comfortable walking shoes, a basket or paper bag for collecting, and a reusable water bottle.

• Children are welcome! Dogs are allowed but m

• Event is free, but RSVP is appreciated to help us plan accordingly.

• Locations:

  • Foray Site: Sabine River Authority (exact coordinates shared upon RSVP)

  • Emory Market Gardens: Emory, Texas