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Riding the Mushroom Train for fungi, fine wine and forest conservation

Each November, Mendocino Area Parks Association runs the Mushroom Train, a journey into the Mendocino redwoods featuring artisanal cocktails and foraged culinary offerings.
The Skunk Train, once a logging railroad, exported redwoods, reflecting Mendocino County coastline’s logging past and now supports post-extraction stewardship for ecological recovery.
Guests rode open-air cars into second-growth redwoods, disembarked at Glen Blair Junction for the Glen Blair Bar pavilion with mushroom-infused bites, while three local bands played and Megan Carson led a forest-bathing tour.
Proceeds from ticket sales directly fund redwood protection, trail access, and education and stewardship programs, while Mendocino Area Parks Association depends on these fundraisers and will sell advance tickets for next year.
Local makers such as Bee Hunter Wines and Mendocino Spirits, along with the Skunk Train depot, help the event serve as a communal ritual of gratitude within the Mendocino community.

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Riding the Mushroom Train for fungi, fine wine and forest conservation

Mendocino County is what happens when the Pacific Ocean decides it wants to date a rainforest. Once a year, Mendocino Area Parks Association (MendoParks), invites folks to join them on the Mushroom Train, a journey into the redwoods to partake in artisanal cocktails and locally foraged culinary delights, all in the name of fun and fundraising. The Mushroom Train is just one offering from the Fort Bragg-based Skunk Train depot. This post-logging …

13 hours ago·Hartford, United States

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