Sieni Session #1: a foraging walk & tasting in Pihlajamäki
Koekeittiö, Helsinki, Finland
September 6 2025
2 hour gathering hosted in Koekeittiö, Pihlajamäki, Helsinki.
Installation with foraged drinks and treats.
Photographs by Jani Luoma
A group walk focused on sensing and identifying fungi and other edible vegetation. Alejandra Alarcón and Katie Lenanton offered texts, exercises, and tips for apprehending the urban nature environment of Pihlajamäki. Together we slowed down, learned with and through our bodies, and pondered mycorrhizal connections. After the walk, we gathered in Koekeittiö for some shroomy reflections, refreshments, and seasonal treats.
Fungi installation.A welcome drink.