Upcoming Events
April 1st 2025 6:00 pm
Freaky Delicious Fungi
Fungi are FREAKY delicious. Come out to your local library and meet some other fungal freaks! Together, we'll learn about and taste the wonderful kingdom of the Mushrooms. (mushrooms locally foraged, provided by local mushroom cultivators, or grown right here in Toldeo!) Please inform me if you have any eating restrictions or allergies. for more information head to : www.michiganmushroomhunters.com
Lucas County Library Event - Heatherdowns Branch
3265 Glanzman Rd, Toledo, OH 43614
May 3rd 2025 10:00AM
Mushroom Hunt
Come out to the Brighton State Recreation Area to hunt for wild Michigan fungi! We’ll be looking for coveted species like morel, oyster, and chicken of the woods. We’ll also be on the lookout for other fascinating species like Mycena and Gyromitra. However, We’ll keep our eyes peeled for toxic species like Deadly Galerina and other look-a-like mushrooms. Come out for an educational experience provided by the local library!
Brighton Recreation Area
6360 Chilson Rd, Howell, MI 48843
Sign up at : Brighton District Library
Past events
Ellis Library event in 2020 in Monroe, Michigan
This event brought in over 200 people! It featured a presentation in mycology, biology, basics of mushroom hunting, edible medicinal and poisonous species, resources, hunting groups and a mushroom tasting.
Bioblitz at For-mar Nature Preserve in Genesee county of Michigan
This event is part of a much larger picture. At For-mar, every year in September, local students have the opportunity to catalog wild species for global researchers and scientists utilizing iNaturalist.com
Group Hunt with Cromaine Library in Heartland, Michigan
This event is one of many events like it. Every year we get the opportunity to work with our dedicated library systems throughout our region. We are honored to work with local community and enjoy meeting the public in this way.