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2023 Fall Walk and Foray Schedule
Walks and Forays:
- Welcome to Mycology walks
- Introduction to Field Identification walks
- Intermediate Field Identification forays
Welcome to Mycology walks
An hour-long fun, informative, and family-friendly introduction to fungi and their role in the environment. No special equipment is needed other than weather-appropriate clothing.
| Date | Guides | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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September 30th Saturday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid L. Cumming S. McKee |
Midhurst |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
18 spaces are still open |
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October 1st Sunday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty I. Altmid L. Lebedeva |
Copeland Forest |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
27 spaces are still open |
|
October 15th Sunday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
C. Liberty C. Nevilles I. Altmid L. Lebedeva |
Dufferin Forest |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 8th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
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October 21st Saturday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
C. Nevilles I. Altmid O. Herlin V. Rodriguez-Morrison |
Orono Crown Lands New location for 2023! |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 14th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
Introduction to Field Identification walks
Small group walks to demonstrate types of fungi, how their features are used to identify them, and how to use field guides and online tools. A field guide is recommended.
In order to attend Introduction to Field Identification walks members must attend and check in to at least 1 Welcome to Mycology walk and complete a short online test.
| Date | Guides | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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September 30th Saturday 10:30am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid L. Cumming S. Peschel |
Midhurst |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
33 spaces are still open |
|
October 1st Sunday 10:30am — 12:00pm |
I. Altmid S. McKee |
Copeland Forest |
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
20 spaces are still open |
|
October 15th Sunday 10:30am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid L. Lebedeva S. McKee |
Dufferin Forest |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 8th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
|
October 21st Saturday 10:30am — 12:00pm |
C. Nevilles I. Altmid O. Herlin V. Rodriguez-Morrison |
Orono Crown Lands New location for 2023! |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 14th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
Intermediate Field Identification forays
Longer independent forays for members with some experience at independent identification, with an expert to assist and confirm identifications.
In order to attend Intermediate Field Identification forays members must attend and check in to at least 2 Introduction to Field Identification walks and complete a short online test.
| Date | Foray Leaders | Location | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
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September 30th Saturday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
I. Xie R. Schwarz |
Midhurst |
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
21 spaces are still open |
|
October 1st Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
R. Schwarz | Copeland Forest |
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
29 spaces are still open |
|
October 15th Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
R. Schwarz | Dufferin Forest |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 8th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
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October 21st Saturday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
J. Thornhill K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Orono Crown Lands New location for 2023! |
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 14th, 2023 at 12:00pm |
Updated September 21st, 2023