Learn to identify, understand types, and discover where to find mushrooms. This event will include both a lecture and field experience; after the "classroom" part of the event, participants will walk the arboretum with our expert presenter and search for mushrooms.
Presenter: Luke Smithson
Luke Smithson is an avid mushroom hunter and community scientist with over 30 years of experience. He is past president of the New Jersey Mycological Association and currently sits on the board of several local and national mycological societies.
His mycological interest includes edible fungi, conservation, studying ecology, and trying to understand how it all fits together.
Lecture and field experience may last 2 hours.
This event is rain or shine; wear appropriate footwear to walk outdoors.
FREE. Suggested Donation: $20
About This Event
Learn to identify, understand types, and discover where to find mushrooms. This event will include both a lecture and field experience; after the "classroom" part of the event, participants will walk the arboretum with our expert presenter and search for mushrooms.
Presenter: Luke Smithson
Luke Smithson is an avid mushroom hunter and community scientist with over 30 years of experience. He is past president of the New Jersey Mycological Association and currently sits on the board of several local and national mycological societies.
His mycological interest includes edible fungi, conservation, studying ecology, and trying to understand how it all fits together.
Lecture and field experience may last 2 hours.
This event is rain or shine; wear appropriate footwear to walk outdoors.
FREE. Suggested Donation: $20
Getting There
Pearl S. Buck International Welcome Center
520 Dublin Road
Perkasie, 18944
United States