Discover the fascinating and weird world of mushrooms! Join local mushroom guide Leah Bendlin at Smith and Bybee Wetlands Natural Area on this woodland hike. Learn about the ecological roles of fungi, their forms, and how they eat and reproduce. Enjoy hands-on exercises and learn how to identify mushrooms. Field guides will be provided.
Time: 9:30 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Cost: $6/person, $11/family
All ages but geared towards adults.
Difficulty: moderate
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15.
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Pets policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials.