People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
People walking in the snow Give the gift of membership.
Saturday, June 20

Fungi Field Walk

Description

What is a mushroom anyway? Can you distinguish a polypore from a gilled mushroom? Explore Drumlin Farm with an experienced Mycologist to discover the diversity of local fungi and get familiar with where they grow. Learn about the crucial and sometimes surprising roles these fascinating life forms play in the ecosystem, and practice methods for identifying them in the field.

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When
  • Sat, Jun 20, 2026 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Who

Adults

Cost
  • Adult Members $25
  • Adult Nonmembers $30

Instructors

  • Jef Taylor - Mycologist and naturalist who has worked with Mass Audubon for over a decade.

Instructions

Please wear weather-appropriate clothing and close-toed shoes. Trails will be mostly level with some steeper inclines. We recommend bringing water, bug spray, and sunscreen. Feel free to bring your own field guide or borrow one of ours.