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 such as red chanterelles, witches butter, walnut mycena, eyelash cup fungi, and smoky spindles. Learn about the fungal relationships and natural phenomena associated with the fungi species on this trail. We will move at a slow pace to observe and enjoy the mushrooms that are popping up in this fungi-extravaganza time of year.
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Our leader Serenella Linares works as a principal park naturalist at the Maryland-National Capital Park and Planning Commission. Before her work there, Ms. Linares was the Director of Adult Education at the Audubon Naturalist Society, co-chair of Naturally Latinos, and an assistant park naturalist with the Prince George’s County Department of Parks and Recreation. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Biology from Universidad Metropolitana de Puerto Rico, a Master’s degree in Atmospheric Science from Howard University, and graduate training in mycology from the University of Maryland. When Ms. Linares is not teaching, she explores natural areas, practices nature photography, and participates in citizen science projects.
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For questions, please email Jayne at JAsh@marylandnature.org.