Discover the fascinating and weird world of mushrooms. Join a mushroom enthusiast on this woodland hike at Mount Talbert Nature Park to learn about the ecological roles of fungi and how they eat and reproduce. We'll have hands-on exercises and learn how to identify mushrooms. Field guides will be provided.
Cost: $6/person, $11/family;
Ages: all ages welcome but geared towards adults
Difficulty: moderate
Advanced registration is required. Class size is limited to 15.
Registration is handled through the Oregon Zoo, a service of Metro.
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Alternate class dates/times:
- FULL: Sunday, October 15: Morning mushroom discovery hike at Scouters Mountain Nature Park, 9:30 a.m. to noon
- FULL: Sunday, October 15: Afternoon mushroom discovery hike at Scouters Mountain Nature Park, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- FULL: Sunday, November 12: Afternoon mushroom discovery hike at Mount Talbert Nature Park, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
- FULL: Sunday, November 19: Morning mushroom discovery hike at Oxbow Regional Park, 9:30 a.m. to noon
- FULL: Sunday, November 19: Afternoon mushroom discovery hike at Oxbow Regional Park, 1 to 3:30 p.m.
Pets 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.