Saturday, May 30, 2026
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm
J. Gary Pretlow Community Room
Explore the diverse and captivating world of wild mushrooms! This all-ages
presentation, led by experienced mycophile Lisa Solomon, will delve into the
surprising variety of colors, shapes, sizes, and even smells found in fungi, challenging
common myths along the way. Participants will learn to identify major genera and their
defining characteristics, discover essential gear for forest foraging, and review safety
rules for collecting and cooking edible varieties.
The session will also cover emerging frontiers in mycology: how fungi can help save
the world, and will provide connections to local amateur clubs, field guides, mobile
apps, and online identification communities.