The Fungi Foray: Marvelous Mushrooms
Adult Enrichment / Out & About -
Fall 2025
Join a mushroom expert for a guided walk through local wetlands and mixed woods to explore the fascinating fungi of the Northeast. Get a close-up look at a variety of species that grow on and off the trails, and learn to observe key features to help identify them. You’ll gain insight into which mushrooms are safe to forage and deepen your understanding of the diversity of fungi that appear with the changing weather. This easy-paced, two-hour walk covers uneven terrain.
Wear sturdy shoes and tick/bug spray, and bring a water bottle, a basket (optional), and a field guide if you have one.
Jana Harris
Jana Harris is local to the North Shore of Massachusetts but grew up in Europe. As a child, she foraged mushrooms with her aunt in the Czech Republic and rediscovered the love of all things Fun(gi) here in New England. Jana is a member of the Boston Mycological Club, Rhode Island Mycological Society and Fungal Diversity Survey which support and promote awareness and knowledge of Mycology in Massachusetts and beyond. Jana founded Essex Forays to offer guided mushroom walks/lectures for local schools, homeschooling groups and private individuals. She was recently certified in Wild Mushroom Food Safety.
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