Discover Alabama's Fungal Wonders: Join Our Mushroom Foray!

Hello, nature enthusiast! Explore Alabama's forests on a 4-hour mushroom foray with MushroomTek. Learn identification skills and contribute to fungal research. Alabama is part of Mycota Lab's "open call" this year, so your finds can help document biodiversity via DNA sequencing.

Event Details

Duration: 4 hours

Cost: $10 per person

What to Bring: Field notebook, smartphone with camera, small knife, comfortable hiking shoes, water bottle, small basket or mesh bag

Who Can Join: Anyone interested, from beginners to experts

Dates: September 27 or November 22

Location: Elmore County, Alabama

What You'll Learn

Our expert guides will teach you:

Mushroom Hunting Basics: Identify mushrooms safely, recognize habitats, and follow ethical foraging practices.

Field Documentation: Take detailed photos of caps, gills, stems, and habitats for identification and science.

iNaturalist Use: Record observations, connect with others, and contribute to global biodiversity data.

MycoBlitz Guide: Use voucher slips, document specimens, dry mushrooms, and prepare for mailing to Mycota Lab.

Science Contribution

Your collections from Alabama may get DNA-sequenced by Mycota Lab. This could reveal new species, expand knowledge of North American fungi, and aid conservation.

What You Gain

Skills for independent mushroom hunting

Ability to join citizen science

Set-up iNaturalist profile

Knowledge to submit specimens

Stronger connection to Alabama's nature

Note: MushroomTek is independent and not affiliated with Mycota Lab. We offer education to help you participate in their programs. Sequencing follows their rules.

Reserve now and explore Alabama's fungi while aiding research!