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2022 Spring 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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May 8th Sunday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty E. Pullan I. Altmid I. Xie P. Cumming |
Kingbridge Centre | |
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May 14th Saturday 9:45am — 10:45am |
C. Liberty D. Rashid D. White I. Altmid M. Vicari P. Cumming |
Kingbridge Centre | |
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May 14th Saturday 11:30am — 12:30pm |
C. Liberty D. Rashid D. White I. Altmid M. Vicari P. Cumming S. McKee |
Kingbridge Centre | |
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May 14th Saturday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
C. Liberty D. Rashid D. White I. Altmid P. Cumming S. McKee |
Kingbridge Centre | |
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May 28th Saturday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming S. McKee |
Midhurst | |
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May 29th Sunday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Palgrave (new meeting spot) |
This walk is fully reserved. Please watch this page in case another member cancels their registration. |
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June 5th Sunday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid J. Smith P. Cumming R. Rabenda S. McKee |
Glen Major |
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Limited to 60 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on May 29th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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June 11th Saturday 1:00pm — 2:00pm |
C. Liberty D. Rashid D. White I. Altmid M. Vicari P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Eldred King Woodlands |
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Limited to 70 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on June 4th, 2022 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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May 15th Sunday 2:00pm — 4:00pm |
C. Liberty D. White I. Altmid P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Walker Woods | |
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May 29th Sunday 9:45am — 11:45am |
A. Fera C. Liberty I. Altmid I. Xie P. Cumming |
Palgrave (new meeting spot) |
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Limited to 50 people. Registration in advance is required.
11 spaces are still open |
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June 4th Saturday 2:00pm — 4:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid K. Stephenson P. Cumming R. Rabenda S. Peschel |
Hodgson Tract |
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Limited to 60 people. Registration in advance is required.
53 spaces are still open |
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June 11th Saturday 9:45am — 11:45am |
C. Liberty D. White G. Bouchard I. Altmid K. Stephenson M. Vicari P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Eldred King Woodlands |
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Limited to 80 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on June 4th, 2022 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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May 8th Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
E. Pullan I. Xie K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Kingbridge Centre | |
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May 15th Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
J. Thornhill K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Walker Woods | |
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May 28th Saturday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
K. Vatcher N. Russell |
Midhurst | |
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June 4th Saturday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
N. Russell R. Schwarz |
Hodgson Tract |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
37 spaces are still open |
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June 5th Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
I. Xie J. Thornhill R. Schwarz |
Glen Major |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on May 29th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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June 12th Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Packard Tract |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on June 5th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
Updated May 25th, 2022