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The Role of Fungi in the Forest Ecosystem

September 8 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Join mycologist Peter Russell on a foray to look at the fungi fruiting around Fitzgerald Lake.  We will use the fungi we find to consider the roles they play in the ecosystem, especially their succession in space and time both on decomposing wood and as mycorrhizal partners with trees.  The main purpose of the foray will not be to consider their edibility or medicinal qualities. Peter is a local resident, a member of the Pioneer Valley Mycological Society, and has been leading mushroom forays for many years.

Details

Date:
September 8
Time:
10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Organizer

Peter Russell

  • North Farms Rd. entrance is off Bridge Rd., N. off Mountain St. or N. Maple St. in Florence.
  • Cooke Avenue entrance is off Hatfield St., which runs behind the WalMart/Big Y shopping center, to the end of Cooke Avenue (former Moose Lodge). Park only on the right side.
  • Coles Meadow Road entrance is on the eastern end of FLCA, about 0.7 miles from North King Street (Routes 5/10). Park carefully on the street.