Find out why mushrooms can be both delicious and dangerous. Gary Lincoff is author of several books including The Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Mushrooms. He’s also taught botany and mushroom courses at The New York Botanical Garden since the 1970s. Chef Jawn Chasteen of The Sea Grill is participating in the Mushroom Festival by Patina Restaurant Group.

Weigh in: Have you ever been mushroom hunting in the New York area?