Conks can be found in the old-growth forests along the North Fork of Deep Creek. Similar to mushrooms, conks are the fruiting body of a fungus, except this species is harder and perennial.
Discover the fascinating and weird world of mushrooms! Join local mushroom guide Leah Bendlin on this afternoon woodland hike. Learn about the ecological roles of fungi, their forms, and how they eat and reproduce. Enjoy hands-on exercises and learn how to identify mushrooms. Field guides will be provided. Morning and afternoon hikes available.
Cost: $6/person. Fee waivers available.
Ages: all ages
Difficulty: easy
Advanced registration is required. Event size limited to 15.
Registration is handled through the US eDirect, a service of Metro. To register, click the blue "register" button to enter our registration portal.
Pet policy: To protect plants, wildlife and people, Metro does not allow pets at most regional parks and natural areas. Pets can damage sensitive habitat and threaten wildlife the region has worked to protect. In natural areas where dogs are not allowed, people see more wildlife and get closer to it. Seeing-eye dogs or other service animals are allowed. Please bring cleanup materials.