Baker Lake Fungal Foray
Event Details
- When
- Oct 18, 2025 from 09:30 AM to 04:30 PM
- Where
- Instructor
- Erin Moore
- Class Tuition
- Minimum Age
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Autumn rains nourish a proliferation of fungi in our region. The mushrooms that emerge can be bright red or deep purple, larger than a dinner plate or tiny like cherry shrimp. Some are shaped like coral or awnings, others smell like almonds or anise. Together, we’ll venture into the forest to learn more about the tremendous variety of fungi right under our feet!
Photo by Hannah Black
After introductions and a brief photo foray into the practical magic of finding mushrooms, we’ll drive from the Sedro-Woolley headquarters to the incomparable old-growth forests at Baker Lake. On our afternoon trail hike and mushroom foray, you will gather samples, practice observation skills, and learn more about the roles of fungi in PNW forests.
Photo by Jodi Broughton
Erin Moore, with forty years mushrooming and teaching experience (and possibly part hobbit), will provide a beginner-to-advanced dive into fungi, their habits and habitats, and identification techniques.
Your day ends back in Sedro-Woolley, where we’ll key out our finds and go into greater depth on areas of your interest.
Photo by Erin Moore
Scholarships and Student, Military and Disability discounts are available for most in-person programs. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Call (360) 854-2599 for more info!
Photo by Jodi Broughton
Top photo by Hannah Black