Fantastic Fungi and Where to Find Them: Montgomery County

Join Mycologist Serenella Linares on a visit to one of her favorite mushroom-hunting spots: Cabin John Stream Valley Trail. This wonderfully diverse park is home to some of the most attractive species of fungi found during the fall months: red chanterelles, witches butter, walnut mycenas, eyelash cup fungi, smoky spindles and much more. Learn about the fungal relationships and natural phenomena associated with the fungi species at the site. We will move at a very slow pace to observe and enjoy all the mushrooms popping up in the fungi-extravaganza season of fall. 

What to wear/bring/misc:

• Dress according to the weather, wear weather-appropriate clothes and non-cotton articles of clothing for quick dryiing. Other optional items are hats, tick spray.
• Wear sturdy closed-toe hiking boots or sneakers with non-slip shoes that can safely handle slippery surfaces.
• Adults only and no pets.
• Bring water, sunblock, an extra camera battery and memory card, and a lens-cleaning cloth.
• Loupes, used for magnified viewing, will be provided for the program.
• Grab your guidebook, if you own one.

The exact location will be provided when registration and payment are complete.

CANCELLATION: Cancellations are allowed seven days prior to the program’s start. Refunds will not be given for cancellations made less than seven days before the start of the program. Participants can cancel their reservation using their NHSM account.

Please contact Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org with any questions.