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2023 Spring Walk and Foray Schedule

Walks and 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
May 6th
Saturday
2:00pm — 3:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
M. Vicari
R. Rabenda
S. McKee
Palgrave (new meeting spot)
May 13th
Saturday
1:00pm — 2:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
J. Smith
R. Rabenda
S. McKee
York Regional Forest
May 13th
Saturday
2:00pm — 3:00pm
N. Russell
P. Cumming
York Regional Forest
May 27th
Saturday
2:00pm — 3:00pm
C. Liberty
D. White
I. Altmid
O. Hawrylak
Hodgson Tract
May 28th
Sunday
2:00pm — 3:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
J. Smith
S. McKee
Copeland Forest
May 28th
Sunday
2:15pm — 3:15pm
N. Russell
P. Cumming
Copeland Forest
June 3rd
Saturday
2:00pm — 3:00pm
C. Liberty
D. White
I. Altmid
M. Vicari
Packard Tract
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
17 spaces are still open
June 10th
Saturday
1:00pm — 2:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Xie
J. Smith
R. Rabenda
Hollidge Tract
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on June 3rd, 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
May 6th
Saturday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
M. Vicari
R. Rabenda
S. McKee
Palgrave (new meeting spot)
May 7th
Sunday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
S. McKee
Midhurst
May 13th
Saturday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
J. Smith
R. Rabenda
York Regional Forest
May 27th
Saturday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
D. White
I. Altmid
Hodgson Tract
May 28th
Sunday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
J. Smith
P. Cumming
Copeland Forest
June 3rd
Saturday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
D. White
I. Altmid
M. Vicari
Packard Tract
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
31 spaces are still open
June 10th
Saturday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Xie
J. Smith
R. Rabenda
Hollidge Tract
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Limited to 40 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on June 3rd, 2023 at 12:00pm
June 11th
Sunday
10:30am — 12:00pm
C. Liberty
I. Altmid
I. Xie
M. Vicari
R. Rabenda
Orono Crown Lands
New location for 2023!
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Limited to 50 people. Registration in advance is required.
Registration for this walk opens on June 4th, 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
May 6th
Saturday
9:45am — 1:00pm
E. Pullan
P. Cumming
R. Schwarz
Palgrave (new meeting spot)
May 7th
Sunday
9:45am — 1:00pm
E. Pullan
N. Russell
P. Cumming
R. Schwarz
Midhurst
May 27th
Saturday
9:45am — 1:00pm
E. Pullan
R. Schwarz
Hodgson Tract
May 28th
Sunday
9:45am — 1:00pm
K. Vatcher
N. Russell
Cancelled Cancelled
June 3rd
Saturday
9:45am — 1:00pm
I. Xie
R. Schwarz
Packard Tract
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Limited to 30 people. Registration in advance is required.
28 spaces are still open
June 11th
Sunday
9:45am — 1:00pm
J. Thornhill
K. Vatcher
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 June 4th, 2023 at 12:00pm

Updated May 28th, 2023

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