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Have you always wanted to be able to tell which wild mushrooms are friend or foe? Learn how to identify fungi from renowned horticulturist Dr. Jerrold Turney, and impress your friends with you knew-found knowledge. Or show off your skills at the Mushroom Fair on February 11!

From the Arboretum wesbite:

This class will provide a basic overview of the fungal kingdom with emphasis on mushroom identification. Learn the basic characteristics used to identify mushrooms and other fleshy fungi. Find out which mushrooms are safe to eat and which ones to avoid. Jerry will also take the class out on Arboretum grounds to seek out and identify mushrooms right in "our own backyard."


For more info, click here.

Image by Flickr user Zwykly Ludzik, used under a Creative Commons License.

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