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Talk: Mushrooms

August 6 @ 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Step into the fascinating and often mysterious world of fungi with Mike Marit of the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club! This engaging program will introduce participants to the incredible diversity of mushrooms found in Door County and the vital roles they play in our local ecosystems.

Mike will explore how to recognize common mushrooms, explain the basics of fungal life cycles, and discuss how mushrooms interact with trees, soil, and wildlife. Learn the difference between edible, toxic, and simply fascinating species, and gain insight into why fungi are essential for nutrient cycling, forest health, and habitat stability.

Drawing on his experience with the Door Peninsula Mushroom Club, Mike will also share tips for ethical mushroom hunting, safe observation practices, and how to start noticing fungi on trails, in yards, and in woodlands throughout the seasons. This program is designed to inspire curiosity—not collecting—and to help you see the forest floor in a whole new light.

🍄 Drop in — no registration required
🍄 Free and open to the public
🍄 All ages welcome!

Whether you’re a curious beginner or an experienced nature lover, join us to uncover the hidden kingdom of fungi and discover why mushrooms matter more than you might think.

🌞 SUMMER AT CROSSROADS

TRAIL TALES: Take a self-guided hike starting at the west trailhead where the story unfolds along the trail.

TINKERS: Stop by during open hours for ever-changing self-led hands on activities.

TALES: Enjoy the weekly tale read aloud on Mondays at 2 PM.

TALKS: A specialist brings each weekly theme to life at 2 PM on Thursdays.

JOURNEYS WITH JOAN: Summer nature exploration continues Tuesdays at 1 PM with Naturalist Joan Wilkie.

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