Mycology Walk with NYMS (Rescheduled from June 14th)

Discover the fascinating world of fungi and the mushrooms hiding in plain sight in our everyday urban spaces. Join us for our inaugural one-hour myco mini-foray in the Alice Austen House grounds and garden, led by New York Mycological Society amateur mycologists Maya Han, Maren Fossi and Victoria Bayevskiy. Walk will be followed by a mushroom ID table in the garden. In the event of inclement weather, event will be postponed. Magnifying hand lenses will be provided. Beginners and all ages welcome.

is a 501(c)(3) not- for-profit organization dedicated to increasing the awareness, knowledge, appreciation and protection of fungi. NYMS believes that passionate, knowledgeable amateurs are important contributors to science and fungal conservation. NYMS is an entirely volunteer-run club and is open to anyone with an interest in fungi — no prior knowledge is required to join one of our walks, identification sessions, or lectures. The present New York Mycological Society was founded in 1962 by the avant garde composer John Cage. Learning and the enjoyment of nature with a diverse community of people from all walks of life continue to be at the center of the club’s activities today. For more information about NYMS, or to become a member, visit www.newyorkmyc.org.