Merritt Island Wildlife Association

LXCL:Participants ages 18 and older

Adult Admission

LXCL:Ages 16-18

Young Adult Admission

Mysteries of Mycology: Mushroom Walk and Talk Join us for a guided exploration into the fascinating world of wild mushrooms! This field-based program invites participants to discover the diversity of fungi found in natural habitats and learn how to identify them through their unique features, forms, and ecological roles.&nbsp;Led by the founder of the Florida Mycological Society, this interpretive walk will highlight key characteristics used in mushroom identification&mdash;such as cap shape, gill structure, and growth patterns&mdash;while emphasizing observation and respect for these remarkable organisms in their natural settings.&nbsp;Following the walk, participants will have the opportunity to examine specimens, from the leader&#39;s collection, to practice using field guides as identification resources and to deepen their understanding of Florida&rsquo;s fungi. This educational program is recommended for ages 16 and older due to its detailed scientific focus and field-based format. The session emphasizes identification and ecological learning.&nbsp;

Mysteries of Mycology: Mushroom Walk and Talk Join us for a guided exploration into the fascinating world of wild mushrooms! This field-based program invites participants to discover the diversity of fungi found in natural habitats and learn how to identify them through their unique features, forms, and ecological roles. Led by the founder of the Florida Mycological Society, this interpretive walk will highlight key characteristics used in mushroom identification—such as cap shape, gill structure, and growth patterns—while emphasizing observation and respect for these remarkable organisms in their natural settings. Following the walk, participants will have the opportunity to examine specimens, from the leader's collection, to practice using field guides as identification resources and to deepen their understanding of Florida’s fungi. This educational program is recommended for ages 16 and older due to its detailed scientific focus and field-based format. The session emphasizes identification and ecological learning.

Merritt Island Wildlife Association

Mysteries of Mycology: Mushroom Walk and Talk

3895 Curryville Rd

Adult Admission

Free

Young Adult Admission

Free

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