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2022 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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August 27th Saturday 11:00am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty P. Cumming |
Eldred King Woodlands | |
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August 28th Sunday 11:00am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty P. Cumming |
Eldred King Woodlands | |
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September 17th Saturday 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Hodgson Tract | |
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September 18th Sunday 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Packard Tract | |
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October 1st Saturday 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty D. White I. Altmid R. Rabenda |
Welsh Tract |
This walk is fully reserved. Please watch this page in case another member cancels their registration. |
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October 8th Saturday 12:00pm — 1:00pm |
C. Liberty D. White P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Eldred King Woodlands |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 1st, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 15th Saturday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Glen Major |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 8th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 22nd Saturday 2:00pm — 3:00pm |
C. Liberty D. White I. Altmid P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Walker Woods |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 15th, 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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September 17th Saturday 9:45am — 12:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Hodgson Tract | |
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September 18th Sunday 9:45am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Packard Tract | |
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October 1st Saturday 9:45am — 12:00pm |
A. Fera C. Liberty D. White I. Altmid I. Xie R. Rabenda |
Welsh Tract |
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Limited to 50 people. Registration in advance is required.
10 spaces are still open |
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October 2nd Sunday 2:00pm — 4:00pm |
C. Liberty P. Cumming |
Midhurst |
This walk is fully reserved. Please watch this page in case another member cancels their registration. |
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October 8th Saturday 9:45am — 12:00pm |
C. Liberty D. White P. Cumming R. Rabenda |
Eldred King Woodlands |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 1st, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 16th Sunday 2:00pm — 4:00pm |
C. Liberty I. Altmid P. Cumming |
Copeland Forest |
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on October 9th, 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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October 2nd Sunday 9:45am — 1:30pm |
E. Pullan K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Midhurst |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
34 spaces are still open |
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October 15th Saturday 9:45am — 1:30pm |
I. Xie J. Thornhill K. Vatcher R. Schwarz |
Glen Major |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 8th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 16th Sunday 9:45am — 1:30pm |
I. Altmid K. Vatcher P. Cumming |
Copeland Forest |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 9th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 22nd Saturday 9:45am — 1:30pm |
P. Cumming R. Schwarz |
Walker Woods |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 15th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 23rd Sunday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
I. Altmid K. Vatcher P. Cumming R. Schwarz |
Palgrave (new meeting spot) |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 16th, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 29th Saturday 9:45am — 1:00pm |
I. Altmid P. Cumming R. Schwarz |
Hollidge Tract |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 22nd, 2022 at 12:00pm |
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October 30th Sunday 9:45am — 1:30pm |
Volunteers needed! | Packard Tract |
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this foray opens on October 23rd, 2022 at 12:00pm |
Updated September 29th, 2022