Mushrooms of New York: ID and Ecology
3 Saturdays: August 1, 8, 15, 2026 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
Preregistration Required
Mushrooms are everywhere, even in New York City. This class will explore the roles of the frequently misunderstood fungal kingdom, 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 and get practice finding and identifying fungi in the field.
Instructor: Wilton Rao and Andrew Cannon
Cost
- $152 ($136 for members)
Image, top of page: Photo by Blanca Begert.