Adult Field Course: Fungi in the Cloud Forest

The southern Appalachians are world-renowned for different types of fungi, from mushrooms to lichens, and are home to more than 2,000 species. Here’s a chance to learn about the lifestyle and habitats of fungi, as well as observe many kinds of fungal fruiting bodies, including mushrooms growing at higher elevations. Participants will learn how to identify them by size, shape and color. You will also inoculate a log with shiitake mushroom mycelium to take home with you. After an interactive introduction to the fungi kingdom, which includes inoculating the logs, we’ll take a short slow stroll in search of mushrooms growing on the mountain to collect representatives of different fungal families to study back in the classroom. Through this workshop and field exploration, you’ll learn about fungal habitats, toxicology and the important roles fungi play in the forest ecosystem. The workshop is designed for beginners, but veteran foragers will also glean new insights.This event costs $60 for general admission and $51 for members of Grandfather Mountain’s Bridge Club – plus tax. Limited to 12 participants.

You may also like the following events from Grandfather Mountain:

• This Friday, 15th August, 07:30 pm, Grandfather by Night: Naturalist Program in Linville
• This Saturday, 16th August, 10:00 am, Adult Field Course: Hummingbird Natural History with Banding Demonstration in Linville
• Next Friday, 22nd August, 10:00 am, Mindfulness and Well-being Series: Exploring Forest Bathing with Creative Experiences in Linville

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