William Eddy Lecture Series Speaker Zach Umperovitch

Mixology on The Deck

July 27

Mushrooming with Annabelle Langlois, M.Sc.

July 26 – FULL
Aug 2
Sept 6

Stargazing Party

Aug 9 (rain date Aug 10)

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