There is NO COST to attend this event! Please bring your own water and snacks. Because this is not a guided hike, REGISTRATION IS NOT REQUIRED SO JUST SHOW UP! HOWEVER, PLEASE ALSO NOTE THAT PARKING IS LIMITED!

 During this event you will learn about different types of fungi (including mushrooms) growing in the forests of Michigan. Specific topics will include identification of wild fungi (including edible and non-edible species) and the basic biology of mushrooms and other fungi. We will also discuss the ecological importance of such fungi in the forest. This event will take place at Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club near Brethren and will be led by Josh Shields, FAP forester and wildlife biologist with the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, and Linda Scribner, a naturalist who received her Wild Mushroom Certification through Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development. PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS WILL NOT BE A GUIDED HIKE – Rather, you will wander the park on your own or in groups (there are trails) and Josh Shields will also wander and help you identify fungi, while Linda Scribner will be stationed at a central location where you can bring her specimens. There will also be tables with information about fungi.

If you have any questions, please contact Josh Shields with the Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, at 231-889-9666 (Office), 989-220-9236 (Mobile), or via email at joshua.shields@macd.org.

Presented by Manistee and Mason-Lake Conservation Districts, Forestry Assistance Program (FAP), Linda Scribner, and Spirit of the Woods Conservation Club