Mushrooms for Beginners workshop runs Sept. 24

The Arboretum is offering a Mushroom for Beginners workshop on Sept. 23 or 24 from 9:30am to 5pm.

The event will focus on developing participants’ fungal identification skills. Following a guided walk in the wooded areas of the Arboretum in the morning, much of the afternoon will be devoted to further identifying the finds in the classroom.

In addition, there will be discussions on topics ranging from the crucial roles mushrooms play in the environment to natural history facts and intriguing scientific names. Each participant will be provided with a checklist to record the day’s finds and a list of suggested resources (field guides, periodicals, web sites).

Guest instructor Richard Aaron, will lead the workshop. The fee is $75 per person and advance registration is required by calling The Arboretum at 519-824-4120 extension 52358. The registration deadline is Sept. 16.