Take your mushroom knowledge to the next level during this guided forest walk with mycologist and educator Luke Sarrantonio. Whether you're brand new to fungi or already have some experience, this hands-on program will teach you how to identify and document mushrooms while contributing valuable observations to citizen science.

Date: October 4, 2026

Time: 11:00 AM- 1:00 PM

Location: Catskills Visitor Center

Tickets: $25

As you explore the forests surrounding the Catskills Visitor Center, you'll learn how to use field guides, the iNaturalist app, and other online resources to identify the fungi you encounter. Luke will share techniques for documenting observations, explain why accurate fungal records are important, and discuss how community science can support biodiversity research and conservation efforts.

Open to all adult experience levels, this interactive walk offers a unique opportunity to build your identification skills while making meaningful contributions to our understanding of the natural world.

Please wear sturdy footwear and clothing appropriate for hiking and use tick protection.

Advance registration is required, a $25 fee applies.

About Luke Sarrantonio:

Luke Sarrantonio is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident and mycologist with more than 15 years of experience in fungal ecology, cultivation, and education. He is the founder of Mycophilic, organizer of the annual For the Love of Fungi festival, co-founder of Eat More Mushrooms, and co-creator of an outdoor mushroom farm and teaching space at Eat Flowers Farm in Accord, New York. Passionate about making mycology accessible to everyone, Luke has dedicated his career to helping people discover the fascinating world of fungi through hands-on education and community engagement.

Forest and Fungi Ecology Walk: Identification and Documentation

Take your mushroom knowledge to the next level during this guided forest walk with mycologist and educator Luke Sarrantonio.