Des Moines Spore Seekers Mushroom Identification Workshop

Join us for an afternoon of mushroom identification at our upcoming Spore Seekers workshop here in Des Moines. Whether you are a total beginner who just wants to know what is growing in your backyard or a seasoned forager looking to sharpen your field skills, this event is designed to get us outside and looking closer at the local fungi. We will spend some time going over the basics of how to safely identify different species and discuss the ecological roles these mushrooms play in our local environment.

This gathering is informal and meant to be a relaxed way to meet others in our community who share an interest in mycology. Please bring along any field guides you have and feel free to bring any interesting specimens you have found recently, though we ask that you keep them in breathable containers. We will be focused on education and observation rather than harvesting for consumption, so come ready to learn and ask plenty of questions. If you plan on coming, please add your name to the RSVP list so we know how many people to expect.