Spring Mushroom Discovery Walk

Discover the fascinating and fun world of spring mushrooms in the Pacific Northwest!  This program will begin with a brief outdoor introduction about the ecological roles of fungi, their forms, how they eat, reproduce and basics of identification. The talk will be followed by a casual walk on the trails to carefully observe and explore the species commonly found at Hoyt Arboretum and throughout Portland!

• Participants are encouraged to bring their own field guides for reference (a few will be available to borrow)
• Registration closes Saturday, April 11th at 4:00pm
• Additional details will be emailed closer to the class date

About the Instructor: Leah Bendlin is a Portland based mushroom and community science enthusiast. She caught the mycology bug after her first outing hunting chanterelles with a friend. She was amazed at the diversity of mushrooms and set out to learn the science of identification. That curiosity proved insatiable, and now, 9 years later, she is an expert taxonomist and delights in teaching others. You can find her on Instagram page @leah_mycelia.

To Register: https://www.hoytarboretum.org/events/spring-mushroom-discovery-walk/