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Fungi Foray
Written By: Michelle S. Ruigrok | Issue: 2015/03 - March
For decades, the Highlands Biological Station has specialized in immersion-based education and programming, under the philosophy that the best way to learn is to experience. In response to growing enthusiasm towards — and curiosity about – mushrooms by members of the community over the years, the Station is offering a workshop this summer that is designed to introduce the beginning mushroom enthusiast to the biology and ecology of fleshy fungi.
Guided by experts Jay Justice and Rich Baird, participants will be introduced to the different forest types in the Highlands area, and how their localized conditions influence the growth of particular species. Heavy influence will be placed on learning how to identify fleshy fungi using keys, which will involve some use of microscopes. Daily activities will include lectures and field trips followed by laboratory time. Don’t be intimidated – this workshop is designed for amateur-minded biologists and naturalists, and no previous experience with fleshy fungi is required.
“Introduction to Southern Appalachian Fungi & Their Identification” will meet June 15-19 at the Highlands Biological Station. Class will meet through the entire day and into the evenings, with breaks for meals. Members of the Highlands Biological Foundation at the Bear Pen Mountain level and above receive a $50 discount. For more information about the course, cost, and instructors, call (828) 526-2602 or visit www.highlandsbiological.org/summer-2015/ and scroll down to the workshop section.
