*THIS IS THE EXACT SAME COURSE AS THE TUESDAY OPTION. DUE TO OVERWHELMING DEMAND, WE HAVE OPENED UP A SECOND SESSION. PLEASE DO NOT REGISTER FOR BOTH*

A four-part, hands-on introduction to mycology for beginners, foragers, or anyone interested in collecting or studying fungi. Participants in the class will learn how to observe, document, collect, and catalog the fungi in our region.  

The focus of this class will be on fieldwork with some classroom time. At the end of this program participants will have a good understanding of fungal ecology, as well as be able to identify, describe, and identify mushrooms and fungi by recognition, research, and use of identification keys. Techniques covered in this class will be mushroom photography, spore printing, documentation, and reagents. Course will be instructed by mushroom expert Joshua Shomo. Recommended text is “Mushrooms of the Midwest” by Michael Kuo and Andrew Methven.

Course Info 

Price (includes all four sessions) $120 Members/$160 Guests (includes individual membership)

April 13, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm @ Nahant Marsh
June 15, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm @ Sunderbruch Park Picnic Pavilion
August 10, 2023 from 6:00-8:00 pm @ Loud Thunder Lone Cedar Picnic Shelter
October 12, 2023 from 5:00-7:00 pm @ Nahant Marsh

Register HERE