Join us for this special opportunity to attend a fungal workshop at The Rocks with author-mycologist Lawrence Millman on October 19. In the morning (11 AM - noon), he’ll be giving a white board presentation (white boards are more audience-friendly than powerpoints) on fungal basics. You’ll learn how fungi breed, how they compete, and — most important of all — why they’re essential to the health of our planet. After the whiteboard session we'll have a quick break for lunch (BYO sack lunch!). In the afternoon (12:30-3:30pm), Lawrence will be leading a walk during which he’ll discuss what various species are doing in their respective habitats and what diagnostic features help us identify those species. He will not be using the word edible during these events, but he will be using the word ecological!
Bring a bag lunch to eat during the half hour break between sessions, and a water bottle or something to drink. Participants will need to dress in layers for October weather, and wear comfortable walking shoes. We will be walking off-trail in some locations in order to find interesting fungi.
Registration is required; please register by clicking below. $15 for non-members; $5 for Forest Society members.