Quail Hollow Ranch Foray

Join us for this season’s first Quail Hollow Ranch Foray between Felton and Ben Lomond on January 18^th! 

For years, the FFSC has led forays in this highly productive and diverse area.  Amanitas, Boletes, Chroogomphus, Suillus, Trametes and Tremella have all been found here, just to name a few. While there is no guarantee as to how the low levels of rain fall will affect the kinds of fungi we find this year, it promises to be a beautiful hike through varying types of terrain: Shady Oak groves, grassy fields, Manzanita thickets, and Pine trees. Further within the park, one will find winding Redwood paths and sandstone wall formations that are part of the Sandhill habitat that lies between Ben Lomond and Scotts Valley.  The trails vary in difficulty; very flat and easy to somewhat moderate. In addition, we will be wrapping things up with Chef Bob Wynn cooking a mushroom-themed delight for hungry foragers.

Quail Hollow has given us permission to pick within the park but we cannot take anything we pick outside of the park.  Parking at the Ranch is very limited so car pooling is recommended, as there is no street parking. Through the efforts of previous foray leader, Adam Ryszka, the FFSC has created a good relationship with park leaders, and we ask that you please respect their requests. 

Registration is required if you would like to attend.  Please sign up by calling the park at (831) 335-9348. If not answered, leave a message with your information and someone will get back to you.  Space will be limited. 

Quail Hollow is nestled within the Santa Cruz Mountains, at 800 Quail Hollow Road in Felton. Please see map for a sense of location. Further information about the park and directions can be found on their website:  http://www.scparks.com/quail_hollow.html 

Hope to see you there!

Cass Fuentes

Minister of Local Forays