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Forest School for Grown Ups: Fantastic Fungi and LichenThere&#39;s just something about fungi that fascinates us all! Whether you&rsquo;re curious about mushrooms, captivated by lichens, or just love learning outdoors, this outing will help you get to know the often unexplored world beneath our feet (and on our trees, logs, and rocks!) 🍄 What to Expect:<ul fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;"><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">An Overview &ndash; Learn the basics of the fungi life cycle and how these incredible organisms reproduce.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Intro to ID &ndash; Get hands-on tips for identifying common fungi and lichen in our region.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Field Walk &ndash; Head out for a guided walk to practice your new skills.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Spore Prints &ndash; Try your hand at making a spore print to take home.</li><li fr-original-style="" style="box-sizing: inherit;">Community Connection &ndash; Share the experience with fellow folks who love exploring nature.</li></ul>No prior knowledge is required&mdash;just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore together. 📅 Date: Sunday October 4th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM📍Location: Dorey Park, will share meetup location after registration🎟️ Tickets:&nbsp;$15-$25, sliding scale. Spots are limited!🔹 Who Should Come? Anyone curious about mushrooms, fungi, and connecting with the land. This one&#39;s for the grown-ups, but folks of any age accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome. 🔹 What to Bring? Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a sense of wonder. 🔹 How can I Sign Up for the Whole Series? This is the first in <a href="https://earthlabva.org/2026/04/08/spring-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-series/" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer ugc" target="_blank" fr-original-style="" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;"></a>a series of three sessions. Sign up to join us for <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-migratory-birds" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Migratory Birds</a> and <a fr-original-style="" href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">Creatures of the Night</a> too! About EarthLab: At EarthLab, we see the growing disconnect between people and nature as the greatest barrier to addressing environmental challenges. How can we protect what we don&rsquo;t know, appreciate, or care for? We believe that connecting with the earth is the key to building meaningful lives and resilient communities in a time of environmental crisis. Exploring and getting to know our local ecology is the first step toward bridging this divide. Our mission is to foster deep relationships with our local species through immersive environmental education experiences for all. Learn more at earthlabva.org. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to be added to EarthLab&#39;s email list. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

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Forest School for Grown Ups: Fantastic Fungi and LichenThere's just something about fungi that fascinates us all! Whether you’re curious about mushrooms, captivated by lichens, or just love learning outdoors, this outing will help you get to know the often unexplored world beneath our feet (and on our trees, logs, and rocks!) 🍄 What to Expect:<ul><li>An Overview – Learn the basics of the fungi life cycle and how these incredible organisms reproduce.</li><li>Intro to ID – Get hands-on tips for identifying common fungi and lichen in our region.</li><li>Field Walk – Head out for a guided walk to practice your new skills.</li><li>Spore Prints – Try your hand at making a spore print to take home.</li><li>Community Connection – Share the experience with fellow folks who love exploring nature.</li></ul>No prior knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity and a willingness to explore together. 📅 Date: Sunday October 4th, 2026 ⏰ Time: 10:00AM - 12:00PM📍Location: Dorey Park, will share meetup location after registration🎟️ Tickets: $15-$25, sliding scale. Spots are limited!🔹 Who Should Come? Anyone curious about mushrooms, fungi, and connecting with the land. This one's for the grown-ups, but folks of any age accompanied by a parent/guardian are welcome. 🔹 What to Bring? Comfortable shoes, weather-appropriate clothing, a water bottle, and a sense of wonder. 🔹 How can I Sign Up for the Whole Series? This is the first in <a href="https://earthlabva.org/2026/04/08/spring-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-series/" target="_blank"></a>a series of three sessions. Sign up to join us for <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups-migratory-birds" target="_blank">Migratory Birds</a> and <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/fall-2026-forest-school-for-grownups" target="_blank">Creatures of the Night</a> too! About EarthLab: At EarthLab, we see the growing disconnect between people and nature as the greatest barrier to addressing environmental challenges. How can we protect what we don’t know, appreciate, or care for? We believe that connecting with the earth is the key to building meaningful lives and resilient communities in a time of environmental crisis. Exploring and getting to know our local ecology is the first step toward bridging this divide. Our mission is to foster deep relationships with our local species through immersive environmental education experiences for all. Learn more at earthlabva.org. By signing up for this event you are agreeing to be added to EarthLab's email list. You can unsubscribe at anytime.

EarthLab Virginia

Fall 2026 Forest School for Grownups: Fantastic Fungi and Lichen

2999 Darbytown Rd

Pay it Forward

$25

Standard

$20

Access

$15