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Mushrooming workshops
Annabelle Langlois, M.Sc.
July 26, 5:30 PM – FULL
Introduction to Wild Mushrooms: Ecology, Identification, and Foraging Basics
We will cover what mushrooms are and how they live, as well as how to identify them with confidence. An overview of the common wild edible species and their toxic lookalikes will be offered. We will also share important responsible foraging practices. Participants should then know when, where and how to look for wild mushrooms.
Aug 2 & Sept 6, 5:30 PM
Intermediate Foraging I & II Mycorrhizal Species & Decomposers
For participants who have completed Introduction to Mushrooms. This 2-part course, empowers participants to better understand and predict where and when to find various fungi species based on ecological conditions. With a strong emphasis on fungal ecology and the “why” and “how” behind their processes, it provides an in-depth exploration of the intricate relationships between fungi and their environments.
Stargazing Party
with Mark Breen, director of our Lyman Spitzer Jr. Planetarium, and Jane Lindholm, founder and executive producer of “But Why?: A Podcast for Curious Kids”
August 9 (rain date Aug 10)
9:00 PM