Tomorrow promises to be a yummy Saturday. Plan now to take advantage of the fruit tree giveaway and FungiFest!

First, the fruity news: Echo Park residents (yes, you must be an Echo Park resident) get free fruit trees tomorrow! According to Eric Garcetti’s blog, apple, peach, plum, apricot, nectarine and orange trees will be given out between 2 pm – 5 pm at Delilah Bakery, 1665 Echo Park Ave.

Reserve a tree now by emailing  EPIAmail@yahoo.com or by calling 323.882.4835 with your name, phone number, and desired tree type — or just show up and hope unreserved trees are left for your taking.

Second: Fungi news! Mushroom lovers can head over to the Machine Project for the kickoff event for FungiFest 2010, whose fun activities and yummies include:

Mushroom collecting tutorial, screening of mushroom-themed short films, mushroom flavored gelato from Scoops, chanterelle schnapps, slime mold racing and more!

The event begins at 8 pm at the Machine Project, 1200 D N. Alvarado, Los Angeles. I just called the Machine Project to confirm that reservations aren’t necessary, though would-be fungi eaters are advised to arrive early as seats will very likely run out.

FungiFest events will continue all week, with mushroom dancing, mushroom music, mushroom films, mushroom walks, mushroom mystery guests, and more happening across the city. At all events you’re welcome, but not required, to bring foraged mushrooms. Get more details at the Machine Project’s FungiFest page.

And don’t forget about all the other fun green events happening this weekend!

Photo via the Machine Project

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