Wild Whatcom Halloween Field Trip: Fungus Among Us

Our area is well known for its diverse bounty of incredible fungi that pop up each autumn. Join naturalists from Wild Whatcom, and our favorite mushroom experts from the Northwest Mushroomers Association, Pam Borso and Fred Rhoades, for a family friendly forest exploration and mushroom identification bonanza! 

We will discuss the basics of fungi biology and the local mushrooms we are likely to see, review the best practices of mushroom foraging, then hit the trail to spend the majority of our time together searching for the fantastic fungi that grow abundantly around Lake Padden. 

Feel free to come in your Halloween Costumes - extra candy if your costume is mushroom themed! This is an event for adults and children ages 4-5 and up, as it does involve some initial standing around and chatting/listening, which can be challenging for little ones excited to get exploring quickly. Kate and Holly from Wild Whatcom will be there to facilitate mushroom hunting with younger kids!