Mushrooms of New York: ID and Ecology
3 Saturdays: July 12, 19, 26, 2025 | 1:30–3:30 p.m.
Preregistration Required
Mushrooms are everywhere, even in New York City, but often misunderstood. This class will explore the roles of the kingdom Fungi, crucial to every habitat on Earth. We will cover the ecology, evolution, and cultural history of mushrooms. Learn basic taxonomy and identification of our local edible and poisonous fungi. Each class will include a foray on BBG grounds to meet your fungal neighbors in person.
Instructor: Wilton Rao and Andrew Cannon
Cost
- $145 ($130 for members)
- In addition, there is a 4.5% nonrefundable registration fee for all classes.