Though often not recognized, the Quad Cities Area is home to a great diversity of fruiting basidiomycete fungi, more commonly known as “mushrooms.” Though seemingly elusive, participants will be given an introduction on the potential environment’s fungi may grow in and how to responsibly collect and identify them in the field.

 

Classes will take place in a variety of locations in the QC Region.

 

Be prepared for medium to difficult hiking conditions and dress for the weather.

 

All participants will receive their own mushroom identification book.

 

Intructor: Christian Gonzalez

 

Class Dates and Times:
 

June 6th

10:30-11:30am

Location: Nahant Marsh

 

June 13th

10:00-11:00am

Location: Nahant Marsh

 

July 11th

10:00-11:00am

Location: Sunderbruch Park

 

July 25th

10:00-11:00am

Location: Illiniwek Park 

 

August 8th

10:00-11:00am

Location: Black Hawk State Historic Site - Singing Bird Nature Center

 

August 15th 

10:00-11:00am

Location: Loud Thunder Forest Preserve

 

August 29th

10:00-11:00am

Location: Nahant Marsh

 

June 06 2026

10:30 AM